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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh for your selected date and time.
For a connecting journey, check the interchange station, connection time and any transfer between stations. Review the whole itinerary and ticket conditions before paying.
Before you start your journey
Departing from Gatwick Airport
- Departure station
- Gatwick Airport station guide
- Address
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- Gatwick Airport, RH6 0RD
Operators serving Gatwick Airport
The operators listed for a station may differ from those used on a particular journey. Check your selected itinerary.
Facilities at Gatwick Airport
- Extensive Facilities
Parking & meeting your train
- Airport parking
Explore the area around Gatwick Airport
- Gatwick Aviation Museum
About your departure station
Opened in 1958 as Britain's first dedicated airport station, Gatwick Airport set new standards for air rail integration.
The station represents the critical relationship between transport modes in the jet age.
Gatwick Airport's story reflects the expansion of mass air travel and its infrastructure needs, with the railway station undergoing constant upgrades to handle growing passenger numbers.
The current 1980s building balances airport functionality with passenger flow efficiency.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh?
Open the ticket search and enter Gatwick Airport as your departure station and Edinburgh as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Gatwick Airport and Edinburgh?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
Add your valid Railcard to the ticket search and check its restrictions before booking. Any available Railcard discount will be automatically reflected in your shopping cart.