There are several ways to travel from Edinburgh to Stansted Airport – you can travel directly between the locations by bus (National Express) or use the train service (London North Eastern Railway). If you prefer something more private you can rent a car, hail a local cab or book a private taxi transfer with us.

The duration of your journey from Stansted Airport to Edinburgh will change depending on the method of transportation and route used. The drive time takes approximately 6 hour 20 minutes, by bus you are looking at around 14 hours and 20 minutes, while by train you would be looking at around 6 to 8 hours. The journey is approximately 375 miles but can depend on the actual route used.

The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Stansted Airport would be to use the bus service at around £21 – £30.00 for one ticket per person, but this would also be the slowest. The train service would work out to around £82 – £400.00 while a local cab can even go up to £662.00. Booking a private taxi transfer would be slightly more expensive, but this would also mean that you can travel more comfortably, and you will not have to search for any last-minute options.

While in some cases public transport might work out cheaper, that is not always the case, especially if you are travelling with others. Most often than not, if your group consists of 3 or more passengers, it is likely that the price is similar, if not even cheaper than taking public transport. Booking a private taxi transfer from Stansted Airport to Edinburgh is more convenient and would be quicker too. Also, travelling by taxi is more comfortable and offers you a door-to-door service with inclusive services that you will not get with different transport alternatives.

The cost of our private taxi from Edinburgh to Stansted Airport starts from £665.00*, but this will depend slightly on details such as the number of passengers/luggage, date/time of travel and the exact transfer you require. *You can obtain an accurate price for your request by getting an instant quote on our website, app or by contacting us directly.

Booking a Stansted Airport taxi to Edinburgh (or return) can be done in a matter of minutes when using us – you can either book directly on our website, download our app and request a taxi there, or alternatively, contact us by phone, email or by using our live chat service on our website.

Booking in advance is always recommended, to ensure we have availability and you receive the best price. While you can also book on the spot when you arrive at Stansted Airport or when in Edinburgh, you will need to take into consideration the additional waiting time that might be involved (if we do not have a driver in close proximity), as well as the journey price which might be higher.

All airport transfers booked with us come included with services such as flight tracking (we monitor the flight status and reschedule your pick-up accordingly), meet and greet (our driver will greet you at the arrivals terminal with a name board) and 15 minutes of waiting plus parking time.