Edinburgh to Stansted Mountfitchet bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Edinburgh to Stansted Mountfitchet

Showing times and prices for Jul 16

Cheapest price

$46

Average price

$59

Fastest journey

11 h 50 m

Average duration

11 h 53 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

502 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Edinburgh to Stansted Mountfitchet is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Edinburgh to Stansted Mountfitchet will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.

Fast buses

Of the 2 buses that leave Edinburgh for Stansted Mountfitchet on Wed, Jul 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jul 16 the direct buses cover the 502 km distance in an average of 11 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 50 m .

On Wed, Jul 16 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.

National Express
10:35AM11h55
Edinburgh
10:30PMStansted Mountfitchet
$461One-way
0 transfers
National Express
10:00PM11h50
Edinburgh
09:50AMStansted Mountfitchet
$711One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Stansted Mountfitchet

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Stansted Mountfitchet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, and a train costs an average of €77.

Distance: 311 miles (502 km)

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Train

€54

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Cheapest

€69

Average price

€119

Average price

11h 24m

Average total duration

10h 54m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 29m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 29m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

6h 0m

Average total duration

5h 30m

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30m

Additional time*

0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 3.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Stansted Mountfitchet

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Buses from Edinburgh to Stansted Mountfitchet run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) but you can travel from only $35 (€28) 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 $35 (€28)
Distance
311 miles (502 km)
Average bus duration
10h 54m
Cheapest ticket price
$50 (€40)
Buses per day
3
Fastest bus
11h 50m
First bus
00:42
Last bus
23:40
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 $35 (€28)

Bus companies: National Express, FlixBus and Megabus from Edinburgh to Stansted Mountfitchet

Travel to Stansted Mountfitchet from Edinburgh from $48 (€39) with Omio’s bus partners National Express, FlixBus and Megabus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

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 from Edinburgh to Stansted Mountfitchet, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Edinburgh to Stansted Mountfitchet bus information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 11 h 25 min
  • Cheapest Price: $48
  • National Express frequency: 2 a day

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