Cheapest price
$77
Average price
$86
Fastest journey
11 h 40 m
Average duration
11 h 48 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
505 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport will cost around $86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.
Of the 2 buses that leave Edinburgh for London Stansted Airport on Fri, Jul 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 18 the direct buses cover the 505 km distance in an average of 11 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 40 m .
On Fri, Jul 18 the slowest buses will take 11 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, and a train costs an average of €48.
Distance: 313 miles (505 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€55 Average price Cheapest | €67 Average price | €98 Average price |
11h 19m Average total duration 10h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $85 |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 7:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 13h40 | 9:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 12h05 | 9:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 10:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 16h50 | 3:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 313 miles (505 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€36) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 11h 40m |
First bus 09:35 |
Last bus 21:00 |
National Express, FlixBus and Megabus buses will get you to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Edinburgh from $45 (€36). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Edinburgh - London Stansted Airport (STN) bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
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