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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£90
Average price
£96
Fastest journey
6 h 6 m
Average duration
6 h 21 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
510 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport will cost around £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £90.
Of the 2 trains that leave Edinburgh Airport for London Stansted Airport every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 510 km distance in an average of 6 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a train costs an average of £83.
Distance: 510 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£106 Average Price | £51 Average Price | £46 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 34m Average total duration 12h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:06 Edinburgh Airport | 5h39 | 15:45 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:02 Edinburgh Airport | 5h43 | 16:45 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:33 Edinburgh Airport | 6h42 | 20:15 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 10 November | |||||
| 07:35 Edinburgh Airport | 6h06 | 13:41 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:19 Edinburgh Airport | 6h35 | 14:54 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport
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Trains from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport run on average 15 times per day, taking around 5h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £83 but you can travel from only £26 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 07:02, the last at 13:33. The fastest train covers the 510 km distance in 5h 39m.
Distance 510 km |
Average train duration 5h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £83 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 5h 39m |
First train 07:02 |
Last train 13:33 |
Train companies: LNER from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport trainsLNER trains will get you between Edinburgh Airport and London Stansted Airport from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Airport 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.
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