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Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and London Stansted Airport (STN) takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 4m
Duration
383 mi
Distance
£175
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 51m
£144–205

Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN) train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and London Stansted Airport (STN). The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into London Stansted Airport (STN) at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport (STN).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 383.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and London Stansted Airport (STN), England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stansted Airport via Peterborough in around 5h 51m.

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