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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€96
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€123
Fastest journey on Sep 20
6 h 43 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
6 h 58 m
Trains on Sep 20
17
Distance
505 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 Stansted Airport (SSD) will cost around €123 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €96.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Stansted Airport (SSD) without transferring at least 2 times.
G80060 · C01952 · G08000+
G0081910:03 AM7h37Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:40 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€961One-way3 transfers- G80056 · C01958 · G07994+
P768669:15 AM8h05Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:20 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€961One-way4 transfers - G80048 · C01940+G008138:15 AM7h25Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:40 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1031One-way2 transfers
- G80060 · C02008+G0081910:03 AM7h37Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:40 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1031One-way2 transfers
- G80084 · C02068+G008322:24 PM7h16Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:40 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1031One-way2 transfers
W84917+
W33163+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P661982:12 PM6h43Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:55 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1361One-way3 transfers- W33251 · W33129+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P662322:51 PM6h46Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:37 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1361One-way3 transfers
- W84924+W33304+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P662994:14 PM6h53Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:07 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1361One-way3 transfers
- G80084+Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+P662322:24 PM7h13Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:37 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1361One-way2 transfers
- W33256 · W33138+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P6606910:51 AM7h16Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:07 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1361One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Stansted Airport (SSD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €67, while a flight costs an average of €255.
Distance: 313 miles (505 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€126 Average price | €255 Average price | €67 Average price Cheapest | €140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 37m Average total duration 12h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | 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 Stansted Airport (SSD):
A bus is €59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Stansted Airport (SSD) costing on average €126.
A bus is €187 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Stansted Airport (SSD) costing on average €255.
Other travel options to Stansted Airport (SSD) take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 14m.
Bus takes on average 12h 7m.
The journey is about 1h 14m faster (5h 14m by train vs 6h 28m by car) and roughly €14 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€126 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.
Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Stansted Airport (SSD) trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W84913+W33446+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66091 | On time 12:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h26 | 6:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| G80074+Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+P66137 | 12:42 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h55 | 7:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| G80074 · C01977 · G08013+G00827 | 12:42 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h58 | 7:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| G80074 · C02044+G00831 | On time 12:42 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h58 | 8:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| W33596 · W33429+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66125 | 12:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h31 | 7:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| G80079 · C01933 · G08018+G00831 | On time 1:22 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h18 | 8:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| G80079+Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+P66197 | On time 1:22 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h33 | 8:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| G80079 · C01987+G00834 | On time 1:22 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 8h18 | 9:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| W84919+W33687+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66185 | On time 2:08 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h29 | 8:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| C02069+Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+P66231 | On time 2:21 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h16 | 9:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| C02069 · C01929 · G08025+G00834 | On time 2:21 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h19 | 9:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| C02069 · C02067+G00836 | On time 2:21 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 8h19 | 10:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| W33762 · W33580+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66231 | 2:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h45 | 9:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| G80092+Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+P66276 | On time 3:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h26 | 10:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| G80092 · C01910 · G08031+G00836 | On time 3:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h29 | 10:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| W84925+W33505+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66298 | On time 4:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h56 | 11:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| G80098+Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+P66327 | On time 4:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h19 | 11:39 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| W33654 · W33566+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66342 | 4:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h18 | 12:10 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
| G80048 · C01940+G00813 | 8:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h25 | 3:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| G80048+Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+P66452 | 8:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h22 | 3:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| G80056 · C01958 · G07994+P76866 | 9:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 8h05 | 5:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 transfers | |
| G80056+Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+P66476 | 9:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h22 | 4:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| G80060 · C01952 · G08000+G00819 | 10:03 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h37 | 5:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| G80060+Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+P66497 | 10:03 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h34 | 5:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| G80060 · C02008+G00819 | 10:03 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h37 | 5:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
C02008+G00819+ C31839+W84905 | 10:13 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h27 | 5:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| W33256 · W33138+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66069 | 10:51 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h16 | 6:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Stansted Airport (SSD) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €87 but you can travel from only €33 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 09:30. The fastest train covers the 313 miles (505 km) distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 313 miles (505 km) |
Average train duration 5h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €87 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 50m |
First train 4:50 AM |
Last train 9:30 AM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Stansted Airport (SSD) trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Stansted Airport (SSD) from €33. 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 Stansted Airport (SSD)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 Stansted Airport (SSD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Most Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Stansted Airport (SSD) trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to London Kings Cross station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Stansted Airport (SSD) 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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