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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 05
$124
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$222
Fastest journey on Sep 05
6 h 9 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
6 h 29 m
Trains on Sep 05
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 $222 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $124.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport without transferring at least 3 times.
G80074+
P66137+
Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+
W687151:28 PM6h09Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)7:37 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$1241One-way3 transfers- C02009+P66082+W69663+Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale12:10 PM6h13Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)6:23 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$1681One-way3 transfers
- C02013+
C21580+P76872+C1465212:44 PM6h36Edinburgh, Airport7:20 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$2981One-way4 transfers - C02013+
G00827+C14652 · SR79360012:44 PM6h56Edinburgh, Airport7:40 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$2981One-way3 transfers
- G80074+P66137+Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+W687151:28 PM6h09Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)7:37 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$1241One-way3 transfers
- C02009+P66082+W69663+Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale12:10 PM6h13Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)6:23 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$1681One-way3 transfers
- C02013+C21580+P76872+C1465212:44 PM6h36Edinburgh, Airport7:20 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$2981One-way4 transfers
- C02013+G00827+C14652 · SR79360012:44 PM6h56Edinburgh, Airport7:40 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$2981One-way3 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 an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, while a train costs an average of $110.
Distance: 316 miles (510 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$110 Average price | $108 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 20m Average total duration 10h 50m 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 $54 (€44) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport costing on average $108 (€87).
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport costing on average $110 (€89).
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 10m.
Bus takes on average 10h 50m.
The journey is about 26m faster (6h 10m by train vs 6h 36m by car) and roughly $24 (€19) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($110 (€89) vs $134 (€109)). 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, Saturday, September 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02009+Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+W69663+P66082 | 12:10 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 6h13 | 6:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| C02013+G00827+SR793600 · C14652 | 12:44 PM Edinburgh, Airport | 6h56 | 7:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| C02013+C21580+SR793600 · C14652 | 12:44 PM Edinburgh, Airport | 6h36 | 7:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 transfers | |
| G80074+Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+W68715+P66137 | 1:28 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 6h09 | 7:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
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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 10 times per day, taking around 6h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $79 (€64) but you can travel from only $38 (€30) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 07:02, the last at 10:46. The fastest train covers the 316 miles (510 km) distance in 6h 2m.
Distance 316 miles (510 km) |
Average train duration 6h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 (€64) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 6h 2m |
First train 7:02 AM |
Last train 10:46 AM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport
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