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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Stanstead is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 13h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Stanstead is to fly and bus which takes 6h 34m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Stanway Close via London Victoria, Coach Station, Bus Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Stanstead?

The distance between Edinburgh and Stanstead is 385 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 7h 24m and costs £130 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Edinburgh to Stanstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Stanstead bus from?

Edinburgh to Stanstead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Stanstead?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Stanstead is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 13h 49m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Stanstead bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Stanstead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Stanstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Stanstead is 356 miles. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Edinburgh to Stanstead.

Where can I stay near Stanstead?

There are 473+ hotels available in Stanstead.

Edinburgh to Stanstead - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Stanstead by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Peterboroughtrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Bury St Edmundstrain Peterborough - Ipswich / ...
7h 24m
£132–197
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
6h 34m
£42–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus A8 / ...
13h 49m
£50–90
Drive 354 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Stansteadcar 354 mi
6h 45m
£88–127
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Thetfordtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
10h 21m
£208–304
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain
6h 43m
£118–326
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 41 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain
3. Take the train from Marks Tey to Sudbury (Suffolk)train
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stanway Closebus
7h 20m
£112–328
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain
7h 15m
£86–222
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 19m
£44–190
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain
7h 55m
£98–245

Edinburgh to Stanstead by train and bus

52Weekly Services

7h 24mAverage Duration

£132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 383 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Scotchford Bridge via Peterborough, Bury St Edmunds, Tayfen Terrace, and Bus Station in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, 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 49m.

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