What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Stanstead?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Stanstead is to fly and bus which costs £45 - £140 and takes 6h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Stanstead?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Stanstead is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £120 - £170.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Stanstead?

The distance between Edinburgh and Stanstead is 384 miles. The road distance is 356 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Stanstead without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Stanstead without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £120 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Stanstead?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Edinburgh to Stanstead, including transfers.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Stanstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Stanstead is 356 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Edinburgh to Stanstead.

Where can I stay near Stanstead?

There are 448+ hotels available in Stanstead.

Edinburgh to Stanstead - 9 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Stanstead by train, car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to PeterboroughEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Bury St EdmundsPeterborough - Ipswich / ...
6h 6m
£123–167
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)EDI - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
6h 52m
£46–134
Drive 354 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Stanstead354 mi
6h 41m
£87–125
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Tey
6h 48m
£108–298
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 41 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Tey
3. Take the train from Marks Tey to Sudbury (Suffolk)
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stanway Close
7h 23m
£112–304
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Tey
7h 19m
£84–208
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Tey
7h 17m
£86–212
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)GLA - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
7h 31m
£60–215
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Euston
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Marks Tey
8h 1m
£82–258

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY) flights

31Weekly Planes

2h 7mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Stanstead.

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Distance: 381.4 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Stanstead, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stanstead via Peterborough and Bury St Edmunds in around 6h 6m.

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