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How to get fromLondon Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburghby plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to Edinburgh Airport

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    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane STN - EDI
    1h 49m
    £32–116

  2. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2h 35m
    £31–157

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 50m
    £138–203

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukxn10 / ...
    9h 33m
    £48–93

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from London Stansted-STN to Edinburghrideshare rideshare 353.9 mi
    6h 27m
    £35–50

  6. Drive 353.9 mi

    1. Drive from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburghcar car 353.9 mi
    6h 27m
    £86–124

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus Sky
    3. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    9h 27m
    £182–279

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

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

Ryanair UK, easyJet, and Ryanair fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Waverley via Peterborough in around 5h 50m.

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