Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus with National Express

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Cheap coach tickets from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Cheapest

£57

Average

£57

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

10:3511h55

Edinburgh

22:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station

£571One-way

1 change

2nd Cheapest

22:0011h40

Edinburgh

09:40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station

£581One-way

1 change

Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday 24 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National Express NX591 National ExpressNX591	10:35 Edinburgh	11h55	22:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX594 National ExpressNX594	22:00 Edinburgh	11h40	09:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	1 change
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Bus times from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Fastest Journey

11 h 40 m

Average

11 h 48 m

Buses per day

Distance

505 km

To travel from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) you need to make at least one change.

Fastest

22:0011h40

Edinburgh

09:40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station

£581One-way

1 change

2nd Fastest

10:3511h55

Edinburgh

22:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station

£571One-way

1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Buses from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) run on average 3 times per day, taking around 11h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £29 by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £29

Distance

505 km

Average bus duration

11h 48m

Cheapest ticket price

£32

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

8h 10m

First bus

07:55

Last bus

21:15

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £29

Coach companies: National Express, Megabus and FlixBus Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Find the best coaches from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) with Omio's travel partners National Express, Megabus and FlixBus from £32. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN), you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 11 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: £32
National Express frequency: 1 a day

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Coach information from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 11 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: £77
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN).

Cheap coach tickets from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) can start from as little as £32 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) is £45; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) is 8 h 10 min to travel the 313 mile long trip, with around there are 3 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 07: 55. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 21: 15.

There are 3 coaches a day from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) which require at least one change with National Express, FlixBus or Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

For the best Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) coach to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express, FlixBus or Megabus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) to compare what amenities they may offer.

The cheapest month for a coach from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) is May.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Edinburgh including taking a train, coach or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and London Stansted Airport (STN)

Edinburgh

London

The major coach station for departures in Edinburgh is Edinburgh, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh, Bus Station for your trip from Edinburgh to London.

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