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

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £50 - £100 and takes 9h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stansted to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 5h 11m and costs £65 - £180.

How far is it from Stansted to Edinburgh?

The distance between Stansted and Edinburgh is 424 miles. The road distance is 398.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stansted to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £140 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Stansted to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Train or bus from Stansted to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Stansted to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £140 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 9h 58m.

Can I drive from Stansted to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to Edinburgh is 398 miles. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Stansted to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2771+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Stansted to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 223 bus

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

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 King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 12m
£142–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
9h 58m
£51–96
Drive 396.1 mi
1. Drive from Stansted to Edinburghcar 396.1 mi
7h 9m
£97–140
Line 223 bus, train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus
2. Take the train from Gravesend to Stratford Internationaltrain
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 25m
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 39m
£217–335
Line 223 bus, train, subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus
2. Take the train from Gravesend to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Paddingtonsubway
4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 40m
Line 223 bus, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus
2. Take the train from Gravesend to Stratford Internationaltrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 57m
Line 223 bus, train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus
2. Take the train from Gravesend to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 48m
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
5h 11m
£66–173
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 26m
£110–308
Line 223 bus, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus
2. Take the train from Gravesend to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 8m

Stansted to Edinburgh by bus, train, and subway

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9h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 421.5 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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