The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£67
Average price
£103
Fastest journey
5 h 17 m
Average duration
5 h 32 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
505 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh 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 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 £67.
To travel from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least one change.
G25687+
Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+
P663666:265h41Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£671One-way2 changes
C02046+
P01180+
C0436814:305h50Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)20:20Stansted Airport (SSD)£721One-way2 changes
C02006+
P66855+
C043549:305h50Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)15:20Stansted Airport (SSD)£771One-way2 changes
G25682+
Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+
P664148:265h41Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)14:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£791One-way2 changes
G25680+
Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+
P6620815:265h41Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)21:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£791One-way2 changes
C02014+
G0082413:305h17Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)18:47Stansted Airport (SSD)£861One-way1 change
G08170+
Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+
P663235:375h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£2041One-way2 changes
G80055+
Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+
P6647411:005h37Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)16:37Stansted Airport (SSD)£1091One-way2 changes
G08186+
P66426+
Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale9:005h37Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)14:37Stansted Airport (SSD)£1041One-way2 changes
G08180+
Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+
P029258:005h37Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)13:37Stansted Airport (SSD)£991One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 505 km
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£84 Average Price | £52 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 30m Average total duration 11h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport trains for tomorrow, Thursday 28 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G08170 · L01624+ G00841 | 5:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h03 | 11:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
G08170+ P66323+ Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale | 5:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h30 | 11:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
C01968+ P66360+ Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale | 5:50 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h05 | 11:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
G25687+ Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+ P66366 | 6:26 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h41 | 12:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
C02042+ G00806 | 6:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h10 | 12:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
C02042+ P66833+ C04344 | 6:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h50 | 12:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
G08175+ P66378+ Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale | 7:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h37 | 12:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
C02002+ C04347+ P66838 | 7:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h50 | 13:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
G08180+ P02925+ Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale | 8:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h37 | 13:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
G25682+ Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+ P66414 | 8:26 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h41 | 14:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
C02015+ G00812 | 8:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h10 | 14:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
C02015+ P66849+ C04350 | 8:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h50 | 14:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
G08186+ Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+ P66426 | 9:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h37 | 14:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
C02006+ G00814 | 9:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h10 | 15:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
C02006+ C04354+ P66855 | 9:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h50 | 15:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
G80049 · L01631+ G00814 | 10:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h40 | 15:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
G80049+ P66450+ Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale | 10:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h37 | 15:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
C01942+ G00818 | 10:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h10 | 16:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
C01942+ P66865+ C04357 | 10:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h50 | 16:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
G80055+ P66474+ Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale | 11:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h37 | 16:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
G25697+ Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+ P66485 | 11:25 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h45 | 17:10 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
C02029+ G00821 | 11:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h22 | 17:52 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
C02029+ P01170+ C04359 | 11:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h50 | 17:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
G80061 · C01918+ G00821 | 12:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h52 | 17:52 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
G80061+ Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+ P66496 | 12:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h40 | 17:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
C02007+ P02904+ Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale | 12:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h57 | 18:27 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
G80067+ Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+ P66090 | 13:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h42 | 18:42 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
C02014+ G00824 | 13:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h17 | 18:47 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
G80073 · L01636+ G00826 | 14:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h39 | 19:39 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
G80073+ Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+ P66136 | 14:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h42 | 19:42 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
C02046+ P01180+ C04368 | 14:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h50 | 20:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport
Trains from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £18 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:30, the last at 17:30. The fastest train covers the 505 km distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 505 km |
Average train duration 5h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 10m |
First train 6:30 |
Last train 17:30 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) trains will get you between Edinburgh and London Stansted Airport from £18. 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 to London Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and London Stansted Airport
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- 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.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit
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