How far is Stansted from Edinburgh?

About 312 miles (503 km) separate Stansted and Edinburgh.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Stansted to Edinburgh?

Most of the buses traveling from Stansted to Edinburgh leave from London Stansted Airport and arrive at Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Edinburgh?

Once in Edinburgh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Royal Botanic Garden, Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, The Edinburgh Dungeon, Old Town and Princes Street Gardens.

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Next departures for Stansted to Edinburgh on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45am	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	13h 10m	6:55pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	12h 55m	6:55pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:30am	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	13h 25m	6:55pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:45am	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	13h 10m	6:55pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:55pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	13h 45m	7:40am	Bus Station	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 13 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

13h 10mAverage Duration

314 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$68 - $68	Average Duration13h 10m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$69 - $69	Average Duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Stansted and Edinburgh?

Stops in Stansted

A
London Stansted Airport
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Stops in Edinburgh

A
Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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B
Edinburgh Airport
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C
Haymarket
Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
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D
23 The Mound
23 The Mound, Edinburgh EH2, UK
E
Princes Street
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB, UK
F
St. Andrew Square
St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK

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National Express

4/529,735 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29735 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $54

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Stansted to Edinburgh by bus

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