The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£86
Average price
£103
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h 25 m
Trains per day
6
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 £103 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £86.
To travel from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least 3 changes.
W72755+
Y11828 · Y11971+
G845009:266h03Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)15:29Stansted Airport (SSD)£861One-way4 changes
W72755+
Y11831+
XC138800+
F064279:267h03Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)16:29Stansted Airport (SSD)£1061One-way3 changes
W72761+
C40900 · Y11974+
G8451010:296h00Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)16:29Stansted Airport (SSD)£1061One-way4 changes
W72755+
C08192+
G81865+
F064279:267h03Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)16:29Stansted Airport (SSD)£1071One-way3 changes
Y40715+
Y11834+
XC138600+
F0642511:066h23Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)17:29Stansted Airport (SSD)£1071One-way3 changes
W72761+
C40900 · Y11974+
G8451010:296h00Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)16:29Stansted Airport (SSD)£1061One-way4 changes
W72755+
Y11828 · Y11971+
G845009:266h03Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)15:29Stansted Airport (SSD)£861One-way4 changes
Y40715+
Y11834+
XC138600+
F0642511:066h23Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)17:29Stansted Airport (SSD)£1071One-way3 changes
W73047+
Y11827+
XC139000+
F064298:526h37Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)15:29Stansted Airport (SSD)£1071One-way3 changes
W72755+
Y11831+
XC138800+
F064279:267h03Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)16:29Stansted Airport (SSD)£1061One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare flight, coach and train 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 £34. 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 coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 510 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£88 Average Price | £51 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 35m Average total duration 12h 5m 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 tomorrow, Sunday 10 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:12 Edinburgh Airport | 7h28 | 15:40 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:55 Edinburgh Airport | 6h45 | 15:40 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:26 Edinburgh Airport | 6h14 | 15:40 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:39 Edinburgh Airport | 7h41 | 18:20 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport by flight, coach or train
Compare flight, coach and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport
Trains from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 5h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 08:02, the last at 09:55. The fastest train covers the 510 km distance in 6h 2m.
Distance 510 km |
Average train duration 5h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 6h 2m |
First train 8:02 |
Last train 9:55 |
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Train companies: London North Eastern Railway from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport trainsLondon North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Edinburgh Airport and London Stansted Airport from £19. 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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