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

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £100 and takes 12h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Edinburgh is to line 41 bus and train and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs £100 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Stanstead and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Stanway Close and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Edinburgh?

The distance between Stanstead and Edinburgh is 389 miles. The road distance is 357 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stanstead to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Stanstead to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Edinburgh bus from?

Stanstead to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Train or bus from Stanstead to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Edinburgh is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 12h 57m.

Where does the Stanstead to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Stanstead to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Can I drive from Stanstead to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Edinburgh is 357 miles. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Stanstead to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Stanstead to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 41 bus

There are 10 ways to get from Stanstead to Edinburgh 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 Bury St Edmunds to Peterboroughtrain Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
7h 40m
£83–135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
12h 57m
£38–98
Drive 354.9 mi
1. Drive from Stanstead to Edinburghcar 354.9 mi
6h 45m
£87–126
Line 41 bus, train, train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Stanway Close to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Sudbury (Suffolk) to Marks Teytrain
3. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train
4. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
5h 33m
£106–311
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Thetford to Sheffieldtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
10h 12m
£83–259
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
5h 35m
£45–153
Line 41 bus, train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Stanway Close to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Sudbury (Suffolk) to Marks Teytrain
3. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train
4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
6h 28m
£111–338
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
6h 24m
£88–227
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
6h 20m
£78–245
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 26m
£59–218

Stanstead to Edinburgh by bus and train

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7h 40mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Stanstead to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 387.2 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Scotchford Bridge to Edinburgh Waverley via Railway Station, Bury St Edmunds, and Peterborough in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanway Close to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 12h 57m.

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