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7 h 8 min
640 km.
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Eleven ways to Travel from Stansted to Edinburgh

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Cheapest
By car (640 km)
7 h 8 min
640 km.
from $35
Fastest
Plane from Stansted (Stansted Airport) to Edinburgh (Dundee Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
7 h 8 min
640 km.
from $8.35
Bus, Train (Line 223 bus)
4 h 30 min
561 km.
from $5.43
Train via Sheffield
8 h 39 min
562 km.
from $418.98
Bus, Train (Line 223 bus)
4 h 51 min
561 km.
from $5.43
Bus, Train (Line 223 bus)
5 h 12 min
561 km.
from $5.43
Bus, Train (Line 223 bus)
4 h 51 min
561 km.
from $5.43
Bus, Train (Line 223 bus)
5 h 9 min
561 km.
from $5.43
Bus, Train (Line 223 bus)
5 h 24 min
561 km.
from $5.43
Bus, Train (Line 223 bus)
6 h 20 min
561 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13
Plane from Luton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$20.25–$151.89

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$253.16
Plane from Luton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$202.52
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$177.21

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from London City Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10
Plane from London City Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$341.76
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$569.60

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from London City Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$278.47

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$56.96–$82.28

Autostradale

Phone:
+39 02 3008 9000
Email:
Website:
autostradale.it/
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.06–$20.25

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.44–$50.63

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Airport Bus Express

Phone:
0044 (0) 1279681984
Email:
Website:
airportbusexpress.co.uk/
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$23.62

Brian Jones Coaches

Phone:
01474 329686
Email:
Website:
brianjonescoaches.com/
Bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Bus from Flagstone Paving to Quarry
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
5 times a week

Train operators

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Tonbridge to Redhill
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.02–$17.72

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Gravesend to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.72–$37.97
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$120.25
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$164.55–$506.31
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

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

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Southeastern

Phone:
+44 345 322 7021
Website:
southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Gravesend to Stratford
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52
Train from Gravesend to London
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Questions and Answers

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 $48.91 - $173.91 and takes 10h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stansted to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs $239.13 - $347.83 .

How far is it from Stansted to Edinburgh?

The distance between Stansted and Edinburgh is 681 km. The road distance is 641.7 km.

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 23m and costs $239.13 - $347.83 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m 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 23m and costs $239.13 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $48.91 - $173.91 and takes 10h 38m.

Can I drive from Stansted to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to Edinburgh is 642 km. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Stansted to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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