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How to Travel from

Edinburgh to Stansted

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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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
Plane from Glasgow Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,265.78

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$253.16
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$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 Glasgow Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$341.76
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 Glasgow Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$1,075.91
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
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Brian Jones Coaches

Phone:
01474 329686
Website:
brianjonescoaches.com/
Bus from Barrack Row to Labour-in-Vain
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
5 times a week

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:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Gatwick Express

Phone:
+44 345 850 1530
Website:
gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.78–$48.10

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$120.25

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
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
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
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

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

Southeastern

Phone:
+44 345 322 7021
Website:
southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Victoria to Meopham
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$30.38
Train from Stratford International to Gravesend
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52
Train from London Victoria to Borough
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.78–$34.18
Train from London Bridge to Borough
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$30.38

London Underground (Tube)

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Train from Paddington station to Victoria
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.16–$5.32
Train from Tottenham Hale to Victoria
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.54–$6.33

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Stansted is to fly and subway and train which costs $59.78 - $184.78 and takes 6h 21m.

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 5h 3m and costs $239.13 - $336.96 .

How far is it from Edinburgh to Stansted?

The distance between Edinburgh and Stansted is 680 km. The road distance is 642.8 km.

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 5h 3m and costs $239.13 - $336.96 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Edinburgh to Stansted, including transfers.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Stansted is 643 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Edinburgh to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 1241+ hotels available in Stansted. Prices start at $40.42 per night.
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