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 29m.

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 32m and costs £100 - £330.

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 29m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Edinburgh?

The distance between Stanstead and Edinburgh is 383 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 24m and costs £100 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m 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 24m and costs £100 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 12h 29m.

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 42m to drive from Stanstead to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2507+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Stanstead to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 41 bus

There are 9 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 PeterboroughIpswich - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
7h 24m
£103–135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road StationA6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
12h 29m
£39–99
Drive 354.9 mi
1. Drive from Stanstead to Edinburgh354.9 mi
6h 42m
£87–125
Line 41 bus, train, train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Stanway Close to Bus Station
2. Take the train from Sudbury (Suffolk) to Marks Tey
3. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)
4. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
5h 32m
£108–321
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
5h 47m
£47–138
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
6h 17m
£89–225
Line 41 bus, train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Stanway Close to Bus Station
2. Take the train from Sudbury (Suffolk) to Marks Tey
3. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)
4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
6h 27m
£113–328
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
6h 17m
£87–235
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 36m
£60–218

Stanstead to Edinburgh by bus and train

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7h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 381.1 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Scotchford Bridge to Edinburgh Waverley via Arc Shopping Centre, Bus Station, Tayfen Terrace, Bury St Edmunds, and Peterborough in around 7h 24m. 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 29m.

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