The average bus between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Stanstead takes 19h 21m and the fastest bus takes 14h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stanstead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Stanstead. The earliest departure is at 10:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Stanstead at 5:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Hanover Street and take an average of 19h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stanstead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station and arriving at Stanstead station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 21m.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stanstead bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stanstead bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Stanstead is 502.5 km. The road distance is 748 km.
You can take a bus from Terminal to Stanway Close via Hanover Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, London Victoria, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 14h 53m.