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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Stanstead

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Stanstead

Cheapest
6 h 39 min
Car
588 km.
from $32
Other
8 h 7 min
496 km.
from $334.46
6 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
496 km.
from $82.23
13 h 31 min
495 km.
from $165.52
6 h 42 min
Bus, Plane
496 km.
from $186.25
11 h 9 min
496 km.
from $397.83
7 h 16 min
Bus, Plane
496 km.
from $152.77
7 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
496 km.
from $124.08
7 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
496 km.
from $136.25
7 h 46 min
Train, Plane
496 km.
from $107.88
7 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
496 km.
from $202.12

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$20.25–$151.89
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$291.13

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,202.49

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$177.21
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$202.52
Plane from Glasgow Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$202.52
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$1,012.62
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$607.57
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$265.81

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55

TerraVision UK

Email:
customerservices@terravision.eu
Website:
terravision.eu/
Bus from London, Finchley Road to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$21.52

Hedingham & Chambers

Phone:
+44 330 102 0801
Email:
services@hedingham.co.uk
Website:
hedinghamandchambers.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Stanway
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$3.16–$4.30

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$56.96–$177.21

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$40.50

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Peterborough
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$43.04–$69.62
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London, Finchley Road to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$30.38
Bus from London Stansted Airport to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$164.55–$506.31

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterborough
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$189.87–$278.47

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

Greater Anglia

Email:
ContactCentre@greateranglia.co.uk
Website:
greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to Bury
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24
Train from Stratford (London) to Marks
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$34.18
Train from Marks Tey to Sudbury
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.18–$5.82
Train from London Liverpool Street to Marks
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Stanstead is to fly and train and line 236 bus which costs $48.91 - $163.04 and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Stanstead is to drive which takes 6h 38m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Stanway Close via London, Finchley Road, London Stansted Airport, Osborne Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Stanstead?

The distance between Edinburgh and Stanstead is 620 km. The road distance is 587.7 km.

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 8h 7m and costs $195.65 - $271.74 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Edinburgh to Stanstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Stanstead bus from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Stanstead?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Stanstead is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs $195.65 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $195.65 and takes 13h 31m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Stanstead bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Stanstead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Stanstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Stanstead is 588 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Edinburgh to Stanstead.

Where can I stay near Stanstead?

There are 387+ hotels available in Stanstead. Prices start at $54.63 per night.
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