The average bus between Edinburgh and Stanstead takes 18h 25m and the fastest bus takes 14h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Stanstead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Edinburgh and Stanstead. The earliest departure is at 11:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Stanstead at 5:32 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 18h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Stanstead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Stanstead station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.
Edinburgh to Stanstead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Stanstead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Stanstead is 497.1 km. The road distance is 736 km.
You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Stanway Close via London Victoria, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 13h 54m.