Saloon
Toyota Prius or similar
- 4 passengers
- 2 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£800
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Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh TaxiFixed price from £800
Gatwick to Edinburgh is around 441 miles and takes most of the day's driving hours. We quote it as a fixed price with one driver where the hours allow, and we will tell you plainly if the schedule needs a different plan.
- Excellent on Google45 reviews
- TfL licensedLicence no. 11857
- Flight trackedDelays cost you nothing
- 45 min free waitingAfter you land
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Gatwick Airport
Edinburgh
Scotland
from£800
Saloon, one way — all vehicle prices below
Saloon4 passengers · 2 large · 2 small cases£800
Estate4 passengers · 3 large · 2 small cases£922
Executive4 passengers · 2 large · 2 small cases£1,042
MPV5 passengers · 4 large · 2 small cases£1,164
8 Seater7 passengers · 6 large · 6 small cases£1,407
How your pickup works
What your Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh transfer includes
We cover the city centre, the airport and the Fife crossings. The driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board, helps with the bags and takes the quickest route by road. If your flight lands early or late, the pickup moves with it — we track the flight number you give us at booking.
- You landWe track your flight, so an early or late landing is covered
- Your driver is waitingIn arrivals with a name board, after you clear customs
- Help with the bagsStraight to a clean, air-conditioned car
- Door to doorTo your address in Edinburgh, at the fixed price
- Meet and greetInside the arrivals hall
- 45 min free waitingFrom the moment you land
- Flight trackedDelays cost you nothing
- All charges includedParking, tolls and ULEZ
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Route and arrival guide
Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh: what to expect
Allow 7h 45m – 10h 00m for the 441 miles from Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh. The saloon fare is £800, or around £200 per person for a party of four. For a group of seven, the eight-seater at £1,407 works out at about £201 each.
Gatwick Airport is the furthest of London's five airports to Edinburgh; the closest is Luton Airport, about 375 miles away. For comparison, the saloon fare from the other airports is Luton £687, Heathrow £744 and London City £761.
Edinburgh has a population of around 488,000. The same fixed fare structure covers neighbouring places such as New Town, Old Town, Holyrood and Dalry. The nearest railway station to the centre is Edinburgh Waverley, less than half a mile away, with Haymarket also close by. Well-known places in and around Edinburgh include Edinburgh Castle, National Museum of Scotland, St Giles' Cathedral and Easter Road.
Flying into Gatwick Airport? Tell us your terminal when you book and the driver meets you in that arrivals hall — see the North Terminal or South Terminal guides.
Prices by vehicle
Pick the vehicle by luggage, not by headcount — six people with six large cases need the eight-seater, not the six-seat MPV.
Estate
VW Passat Estate or similar
- 4 passengers
- 3 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£922
Executive
Mercedes S-Class or similar
- 4 passengers
- 2 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£1,042
MPV
Mercedes V-Class or similar
- 5 passengers
- 4 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£1,164
8 Seater
Mercedes Vito or similar
- 7 passengers
- 6 large cases
- 6 small cases
One way£1,407
Guide prices for the Edinburgh area. The exact postcode, the time of travel and any extra stops can change the final figure, so confirm it when you book.
What passengers say
Rated excellent on Google
“Excellent service! The driver was punctual, polite, and the ride was very comfortable. Highly recommend.”
“Great service, on time, and very professional. Clean car and smooth ride. Highly recommend!”
“Really happy with the service! The driver was on time and very polite. The ride was smooth, and the car was neat and comfortable. It made my airport journey completely stress free.”
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Confirmed price, a named driver and a car waiting when you land. Tell us the flight number and we track it from there.
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- No hidden charges
- 45 minutes free waiting
Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh: common questions
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A pre-booked saloon is £800 one way for up to four passengers. An MPV for five is £1,164 and an eight-seater is £1,407. The price is fixed when you book and includes tolls, parking and airport charges.
How long does it take to get from Gatwick to Edinburgh?
Allow 7h 45m – 10h 00m for the 441-mile journey. That is a realistic door-to-door estimate rather than a best case; add time if you are travelling into the morning or evening peak around the M25 and M23.
How far is Edinburgh from Gatwick Airport?
Edinburgh is about 441 miles from Gatwick by road.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Nothing, as far as the fare is concerned. We track your flight and move the pickup to the actual landing time. You get 45 minutes of free waiting after that before any waiting charge applies.
Where does the driver meet me at Gatwick?
In the arrivals hall of the North or South Terminal, whichever you land at, holding a name board, after you clear customs. The driver's number is sent to you before landing if you would rather call directly.
Can I book a return from Edinburgh to Gatwick?
Yes. Return journeys are booked the same way and priced the same as the outbound leg. Tell us your check-in time and we will work the pickup back from it.
How much is a taxi from Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh per person?
A saloon is £800 one way for up to four passengers, about £200 each when four share. The eight-seater is £1,407, about £201 each for a group of seven. Prices are fixed when you book.
Which London airport is closest to Edinburgh?
Luton Airport is the closest of London's five airports to Edinburgh, about 375 miles by road. Gatwick Airport is about 441 miles away.
Which airport is cheapest for a taxi to Edinburgh?
Luton Airport is the cheapest, with a saloon from £687. From Gatwick Airport the saloon is £800. All five London airports are covered at fixed prices.
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