When travelling from Edinburgh to Gatwick Airport you have several options at your disposal – you can take the bus (National Express) or you can go by train (London North Eastern Railway and then change to Thameslink). If you have a more convenient and comfortable option in mind, you can rent a har, hail a local cab or just make a booking for a private taxi with us.

The duration of your journey from Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh heavily relies on the option of transport you prefer and on the route that you opt for. The drive usually takes around 7 hours and 15 minutes, by train about 6 hours or bus it would take between 10 and 13 hours. The distance between Gatwick Airport and Edinburgh is 440 miles, but it ultimately depends on how you plan your itinerary.

You can get lowest price from Edinburgh to Gatwick Airport when going by bus, around £25.00 – £43.00 for each person, however this is definitely not the fastest means of transportation. If you choose the train it will cost you somewhere around £183.00-£393.00, and a local cab can even go up to £750.00. Alternatively, if you book a taxi with us, despite the slightly higher price, you will get to enjoy a fast and smooth ride in a spotless car.

Sometimes public transportation might be cheaper, however it is not always so, especially if you do not travel alone but as a group. Most of the time, if your group consists of 3 or more passengers, booking a private taxi can cost you the same, maybe even less than taking public transport. If you choose a private hire taxi from Edinburgh to Gatwick Airport you will enjoy the fastest and most comfortable way to travel.

The cost of one of taxis from Edinburgh to Gatwick Airport starts from £765.00*, but the final cost is ultimately decided by the exact number of passengers travelling, the amount of luggage, and also the date and time of the journey. You can get a more precise quote on our website, mobile app or by reaching out to us directly.

The process of booking a taxi from Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh (and return) is easy and straightforward when using our company – you can make the reservation by yourself on our website or through the mobile app, or alternatively you can contact our customer service team by phone, e-mail and live chat service.

Our suggestion would be to make the reservation as much in advance as possible, as that way you can make sure we have availability and you get our best price. Booking on the spot when you land at Gatwick Airport or you are in Edinburgh, is also possible, although you should take into consideration that additional waiting time might be involved on your end as we would need some time to find an available driver in the area, and also sometimes the price can be higher.

Every airport pickup that you book with Twelve Transfers comes included with additional services such as flight tracking (we monitor your flight and make the necessary changes to the pick-up time), meet and greet (your driver will wait for you at a designated place in the arrivals hall), and 15 minutes free waiting time plus parking.