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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
$69
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
6 h 18 m
Average duration
6 h 18 m
Trains per day
1
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 $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $69.
Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh Airport for London Stansted Airport on Wed, Jul 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct trains cover the 510 km distance in an average of 6 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 18 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest trains will take 6 h 18 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.
9:02 AM6h18Edinburgh Airport3:20 PMLondon Stansted Airport$691One-way0 transfers
- 9:02 AM6h18Edinburgh Airport3:20 PMLondon Stansted Airport$691One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train 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 $46. 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 $46, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 316 miles (510 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$119 Average price | $84 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $131 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 35m Average total duration 12h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport:
A bus is $26 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport costing on average $84 (€69).
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport costing on average $119 (€97).
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
Bus takes on average 12h 5m.
The journey is about 1h 13m faster (5h 23m by train vs 6h 36m by car) and roughly $12 (€10) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($119 (€97) vs $131 (€108)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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, Wednesday, July 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:02 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h18 | 3:20 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport
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Trains from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport run on average 13 times per day, taking around 5h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $63 (€52) but you can travel from only $25 (€21) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 07:02, the last at 10:39. 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 $63 (€52) |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 6h 2m |
First train 7:02 AM |
Last train 10:39 AM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport trainsLondon North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Edinburgh Airport and London Stansted Airport from $25 (€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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