Edinburgh to Stansted bus
Cheap bus tickets from Edinburgh to Stansted
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Bus schedule from Edinburgh to Stansted
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Bus times from Edinburgh to Stansted
Fastest Journey
11 h 5 m
Average
11 h 25 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
502 km
Of the 2 buses that leave Edinburgh for Stansted every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Stansted
 | Distance | 311 miles (502 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 11 h 5 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $60 (€55) |
 | Direct bus | No |
 | Bus companies | National Express or Megabus UK |
Buses from Edinburgh to Stansted cover the 311 miles (502 km) long journey taking on average 11 h 5 min with our travel partners like National Express or Megabus UK. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $39 (€36), but the average price of bus tickets is $60 (€55). Travelers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station.
Bus companies: National Express from Edinburgh to Stansted
Buy your official National Express bus tickets to Stansted from Edinburgh from $39 (€36) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus to Stansted from Edinburgh, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
- Average Price: $39
Travel Tips: Bus to Stansted from Edinburgh
Omio customers traveling this route book their buses from Edinburgh Waverley to Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station.
The most popular departure bus station with passengers for this trip, called Edinburgh Waverley, is located 0.4 miles (659 m) from the city center of Edinburgh.
The most popular arrival bus station, Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station, is located 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city center of Stansted.
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