Are there accessibility options when taking a bus from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN): National Express Assistance Priority seating Accessible toilets. FlixBus Assistance Priority boarding Wheelchair-accessible buses.

Can I cancel my bus ticket from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) depends on the bus companies: National Express You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee. FlixBus You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.

Is luggage included in the bus ticket price from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN): National Express Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage. FlixBus One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport

Showing times and prices for Jul 18

Cheapest price

$77

Average price

$86

Fastest journey

11 h 40 m

Average duration

11 h 48 m

Buses per day

Distance

505 km

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast buses

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.

10:35AM11h55

Edinburgh

10:30PMLondon Stansted Airport

$771One-way

0 transfers

10:00PM11h40

Edinburgh

09:40AMLondon Stansted Airport

$961One-way

0 transfers

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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)

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Most popular Bus	Flight	Train
€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

Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport Bus Timetables

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Departure days	Cheapest price
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

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Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport bus times

Showing buses for today, Thursday, July 17

Last updated at 2:55 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
NX183 · NX777	On time 7:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station	13h40	9:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	1 transfer
NX591 · NX737	9:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station	12h05	9:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	1 transfer
NX183 · NX777	On time 10:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station	16h50	3:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	1 transfer
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport

United Kingdom

Buses from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $45 (€36) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $31 (€25)

Distance

313 miles (505 km)

Average bus duration

10h 49m

Cheapest ticket price

$45 (€36)

Buses per day

Fastest bus

11h 40m

First bus

09:35

Last bus

21:00

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $31 (€25)

Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus and Megabus from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN)

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.

Bus information from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) with National Express:

Average Duration: 11 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: $45
National Express frequency: 1 a day

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Bus information from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 11 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: $108
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Bus from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport

FAQs: Take the bus from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport.

Cheap bus tickets from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) can start from as little as $45 (€36) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) is $73 (€59); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus time is 11 h 40 min covering the 313 mile (505 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 10: 35AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 10: 00PM.

There are 3 buses a day from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) which require at least one change with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.

For the route from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) you can take a bus with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink. Be sure to check out all possible bus companies that offer services to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Edinburgh on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

The cheapest month for a bus from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Edinburgh and London Stansted Airport (STN) including taking a bus, train or flight.

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN):

National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.

Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) for bus companies National Express and FlixBus.

Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus providers National Express and FlixBus.

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) depends on the bus companies:

National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN), follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN).

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN):

National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN):

National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.

Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN). The following conditions apply:

FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.

You can reserve your seat on the bus from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) with the following bus providers: National Express and FlixBus

Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) with the following bus companies: National Express and FlixBus.

Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) with the following bus companies: National Express and FlixBus.