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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Stansted is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 11h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Stansted is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £160 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Stansted?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Flagstone Paving via Railway Station Azalea Drive and The Portobello Inn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Stansted?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Ebbsfleet International via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Stansted?

The distance between Edinburgh and Stansted is 424 miles. The road distance is 397.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £160 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Edinburgh to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Stansted bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Stansted train from?

Edinburgh to Stansted train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Stansted?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Stansted is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £160 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 11h 11m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Stansted bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Stansted train arrive?

Edinburgh to Stansted train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Stansted is 397 miles. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Edinburgh to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 16539+ hotels available in Stansted.

Edinburgh to Stansted - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Stansted by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 54m
£165–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
11h 11m
£50–83
Drive 395 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Stanstedcar 395 mi
7h 8m
£97–141
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, line 223 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus
5h 38m
Train via Gravesend
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston
8h 22m
£120–258
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
5h 54m
£96–320
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
6h 3m
£72–186
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, subway, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Hale Station to Victoria stationsubway
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
4. Take the bus from High Street to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus
6h 17m
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 London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
6h 17m
£64–190
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train, line 223 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Gravesendtrain
4. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus
6h 19m
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 Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
6h 38m
£80–218

Edinburgh to Stansted by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 421.6 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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