How to travel from Edinburgh to Stansted

There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Stansted: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Stansted is by taking a bus with an average price of $42 (€33).

This is compared to other travel options to Stansted:

A bus is generally $18 (€15) less than a flight for the same route. Taking a flight costs on average $60 (€48) from Edinburgh to Stansted.

Taking a bus is usually $72 (€58) less than taking a train to Stansted, which costs on average $114 (€91) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel between Edinburgh and Stansted is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 12 h 2 min   of travel time.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 5 h 41 min   of travel time.

The distance from Edinburgh to Stansted is approximately 311 miles (502 km).

The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Stansted is:

• Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Edinburgh and Stansted as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Edinburgh to Stansted:

• Most travelers board their bus from Edinburgh, Elder Street and arrive in Stansted, London Stansted Airport.
• Most travelers who book a plane ticket from Edinburgh to Stansted depart from Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
• Most travelers take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stansted Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Stansted, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with National Express for buses to Stansted. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Edinburgh to Stansted tickets on Omio for $42 (€33).
• EasyJet can take you to Stansted by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for easyJet from Edinburgh to Stansted for $60 (€48).
• Travel with London North Eastern Railway to go to Stansted by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find London North Eastern Railway Edinburgh to Stansted tickets on Omio for $114 (€91).

When planning your trip from Edinburgh to Stansted, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost $42 (€33) one way on average.
• Plane tickets cost on average $60 (€48) one way.
• Train tickets cost on average $114 (€91) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Edinburgh to Stansted online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.