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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€117
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€132
Fastest journey on Sep 20
6 h 43 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
7 h
Trains on Sep 20
4
Distance
505 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 Waverley (EDB) to London Stansted Airport will cost around €132 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €117.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Stansted Airport without transferring at least 2 times.
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G0082512:24 PM7h16Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:40 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1171One-way2 transfers
W33219 · W33308+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+
P6613812:51 PM6h46Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:37 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1361One-way3 transfers- G80072+Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+P6613812:24 PM7h13Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:37 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1361One-way2 transfers
W84911+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66104+W3331412:12 PM6h43Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:55 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1361One-way3 transfers
- W84911+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66104+W3331412:12 PM6h43Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:55 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1361One-way3 transfers
- W33219 · W33308+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P6613812:51 PM6h46Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:37 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1361One-way3 transfers
- G80072+Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+P6613812:24 PM7h13Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:37 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1361One-way2 transfers
- G80072 · C02045+G0082512:24 PM7h16Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:40 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1171One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €73, while a train costs an average of €117.
Distance: 313 miles (505 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€117 Average price | €73 Average price Cheapest | €89 Average price | €140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 31m Average total duration 12h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Stansted Airport:
A bus is €16 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Stansted Airport costing on average €89.
A bus is €44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Stansted Airport costing on average €117.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 11m.
Bus takes on average 12h 1m.
The journey is about 1h 38m faster (5h 11m by train vs 6h 49m by car) and roughly €24 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€117 vs €140). 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.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Stansted Airport
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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Stansted Airport run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €60 but you can travel from only €31 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:26, the last at 15:26. The fastest train covers the 313 miles (505 km) distance in 4h 48m.
Distance 313 miles (505 km) |
Average train duration 5h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €60 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 48m |
First train 5:26 AM |
Last train 3:26 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Stansted Airport trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and London Stansted Airport from €31. 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 Waverley (EDB) to London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Stansted Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Stansted Airport
Most Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to London Stansted Airport trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to London Kings Cross station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and London Stansted Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
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