Cheapest price
$71
Average price
$94
Fastest journey
11 h 55 m
Average duration
13 h 30 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
505 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh will cost around $94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
It's difficult to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a train costs an average of €54.
Distance: 313 miles (505 km)
Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
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€56 Average price Cheapest | €84 Average price | €108 Average price |
11h 48m Average total duration 11h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | Delayed 3:35 AM 11:45 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 16h35 | 4:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Wednesday, July 9 | |||||
![]() | Delayed 9:10 AM 6:00 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 11h55 | 5:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 5:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 12h00 | 5:50 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. |
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Distance 313 miles (505 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 11h 45m |
First bus 06:00 |
Last bus 18:30 |
You can travel by bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh with National Express for as low as $45 (€36). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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 London Stansted Airport (STN) - Edinburgh 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 London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh with National Express:
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