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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
€119
Average price
€132
Fastest journey
5 h 34 m
Average duration
6 h 1 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
505 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around €132 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €119.
It's difficult to get from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) without transferring at least 2 times.
C04443+
G80223+
P66212+
C933518:58 AM6h33Stansted Airport (SSD)3:31 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1191One-way4 transfers- C04443+G80223+P768328:46 AM6h45Stansted Airport (SSD)3:31 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1191One-way2 transfers
- P66257+
Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Kings Cross+
G257339:58 AM5h34Stansted Airport (SSD)3:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1301One-way2 transfers - G80217+P66177+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Kings Cross8:11 AM6h16Stansted Airport (SSD)2:27 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1361One-way2 transfers
- C02050+
G01063+P66212+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Kings Cross8:58 AM6h12Stansted Airport (SSD)3:10 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1361One-way3 transfers
- P66257+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Kings Cross+G257339:58 AM5h34Stansted Airport (SSD)3:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1301One-way2 transfers
- G80220+P66201+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Kings Cross8:43 AM5h55Stansted Airport (SSD)2:38 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1361One-way2 transfers
- G80208+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Kings Cross+P660946:28 AM6h11Stansted Airport (SSD)12:39 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1361One-way2 transfers
- C02050+G01063+P66212+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Kings Cross8:58 AM6h12Stansted Airport (SSD)3:10 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1361One-way3 transfers
- C02050+G01063+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Kings Cross+P662128:58 AM6h12Stansted Airport (SSD)3:10 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1361One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Stansted Airport (SSD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €21. 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 flight costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €71.
Distance: 313 miles (505 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€106 Average price | €51 Average price | €47 Average price Cheapest | €143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 30m Average total duration 11h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB):
A flight is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) costing on average €51.
A flight is €59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) costing on average €106.
Other travel options to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 51m.
Bus takes on average 11h 0m.
The journey is about 37m faster (5h 51m by train vs 6h 28m by car) and roughly €37 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€106 vs €143). 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
Stansted Airport (SSD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Airport (SSD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Saturday, August 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G80252+P01768+C04473 | Delayed 3:48 PM 2:46 PMStansted Airport (SSD) | 5h44 | 8:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, August 9 | |||||
| P66094+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Kings Cross+G80208 | 6:28 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 6h11 | 12:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| P66129+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Kings Cross+G80212 | 7:10 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 6h21 | 1:31 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Kings Cross+G80217+P66177 | 8:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 6h16 | 2:27 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| P66201+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Kings Cross+G80220 | 8:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h55 | 2:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| P76832+G80223+C04443 | 8:46 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 6h45 | 3:31 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| P66212+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Kings Cross+C02050+G01063 | 8:58 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 6h12 | 3:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
| Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Kings Cross+G01063+P66212+C02050 | 8:58 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 6h12 | 3:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
| P66212 · P76263+G80223+C93351 | 8:58 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 6h33 | 3:31 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4 transfers | |
| Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Kings Cross+G25733+P66257 | 9:58 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h34 | 3:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
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Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €71 but you can travel from only €21 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 16:15. The fastest train covers the 313 miles (505 km) distance in 5h 20m.
Distance 313 miles (505 km) |
Average train duration 5h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €71 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 20m |
First train 4:28 AM |
Last train 4:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Stansted Airport (SSD) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from €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 Stansted Airport (SSD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Most Stansted Airport (SSD) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains use the London Kings Cross to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Stansted Airport (SSD) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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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