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 £40 - £120 and takes 6h 47m.

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 5h 51m and costs £110 - £230.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Stanstead?

The distance between Edinburgh and Stanstead is 383 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 5h 51m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m 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 44m to drive from Edinburgh to Stanstead.

Where can I stay near Stanstead?

There are 340+ hotels available in Stanstead.

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

There are 10 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 Peterboroughtrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Bury St Edmundstrain Peterborough - Ipswich / ...
5h 51m
£118–221
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 47m
£42–116
Drive 354 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Stansteadcar 354 mi
6h 44m
£89–128
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 44m
£114–286
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 38m
£213–310
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 14m
£114–318
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 18m
£84–196
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 40m
£58–163
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
8h 6m
£102–223
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Marks Teytrain
8h 1m
£86–240

Edinburgh to Stanstead by train, foot, and bus

21Weekly Services

10h 38mAverage Duration

£213Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Stanstead.

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Distance: 381.3 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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 5h 51m.

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