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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$107
Fastest journey
6 h 14 m
Average duration
6 h 30 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
510 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Airport 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 Airport to London Stansted Airport will cost around $107 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 4 trains that leave Edinburgh Airport for London Stansted Airport on Sun, Mar 08, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 08 the direct trains cover the 510 km distance in an average of 6 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 14 m .
On Sun, Mar 08 the slowest trains will take 6 h 45 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.
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 316 miles (510 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$122 Average price | $70 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest |
5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 47m Average total duration 12h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport trains for tomorrow, Sunday, March 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:55 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h45 | 3:40 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:26 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h14 | 3:40 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:53 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h42 | 4:35 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:55 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h20 | 4:15 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 5h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 08:02, the last at 09:55. The fastest train covers the 316 miles (510 km) distance in 6h 2m.
Distance 316 miles (510 km) |
Average train duration 5h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€40) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 6h 2m |
First train 08:02 |
Last train 09:55 |
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Train companies: LNER from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport trainsLNER trains will get you between Edinburgh Airport and London Stansted Airport from $26 (€21). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport
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