Edinburgh Castle
City centre drop-off
Ultra-long-distance airport taxi transfers from Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh by London Airport Taxi. Scotland's stunning capital—home to the iconic Edinburgh Castle, historic Royal Mile, world-famous Edinburgh Festival, and four renowned universities—is around 6.5 hours from Stansted. Whether you're attending the Festival, starting university, exploring Scottish heritage, or relocating, our fixed-fare service takes you door-to-door with flight tracking and comfort stops included.
Flying into Stansted and heading to Edinburgh? Our Stansted to Edinburgh taxi service offers a comfortable, stress-free ultra-long-distance transfer to Scotland's magnificent capital. Covering 370 miles via the A1(M) through Yorkshire, Newcastle, and across the Scottish border, London Airport Taxi provides door-to-door transfers to Edinburgh city centre, all four universities, and surrounding areas.
Edinburgh is consistently ranked among the world's most beautiful cities, where medieval Old Town meets elegant Georgian New Town—both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. From the dramatic silhouette of Edinburgh Castle overlooking Princes Street to the volcanic majesty of Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh captivates millions of visitors annually. During the Festival season, it becomes the world's largest arts celebration. Whether you're an international student, festival-goer, business traveller, or tourist, London Airport Taxi provides fixed fares from £480, experienced long-distance drivers, comfort stops, and real-time flight tracking. View our complete Stansted Airport taxi services or check all Stansted transfer prices.
Ultra-long-distance specialists—around 6.5 hours door-to-door to Scotland's capital
City centre drop-off
No surge pricing
All campuses served
Included on request
The journey from Stansted Airport to Edinburgh covers 370 miles via the M11, A14, and A1(M) motorway through Yorkshire, past Newcastle, and across the Scottish border. Expect a journey time of around 6.5 hours under normal traffic conditions. Our drivers include comfort stops and use real-time traffic monitoring throughout.
6.5h – 7.5h (peak)
M11 → A14 → A1(M)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Edinburgh (EH1-EH99)
One fixed price for the entire 370-mile journey—no meters, no surge pricing, no surprises. All fares include parking, meet & greet, 60 minutes waiting time, and comfort stops.
Booking your Stansted to Edinburgh taxi with London Airport Taxi takes under 2 minutes. We'll track your incoming flight and have your driver ready when you land.
Arriving flight number and Edinburgh destination address.
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Child seats, comfort stop preferences, Festival timing.
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UNESCO World Heritage
World-Class Education
World's Largest Arts Festival
Georgian Elegance
City Outdoors
Surrounding Region
A taxi from Stansted to Edinburgh costs £480 for a saloon car carrying up to 4 passengers. Larger vehicles are available: Estate £540, 6-seater MPV £660, and 8-seater minibus £780. All fares are fixed with no hidden charges.
The taxi journey from Stansted Airport to Edinburgh takes around 6.5 hours. The route covers 370 miles via the A1(M) through Yorkshire, Newcastle, and across the Scottish border, with comfort stops included on request.
Yes, we provide direct door-to-door transfers from Stansted Airport to University of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Napier University, and Queen Margaret University. We serve all campuses and student accommodation.
Yes, we provide taxi transfers from Stansted Airport to all Edinburgh locations including the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street, Old Town, New Town, and Holyrood. Our drivers are experienced with Edinburgh's historic streets.
We track all incoming flights in real-time, so if your plane is delayed, your driver will adjust their arrival time automatically at no extra cost. You also get 60 minutes of free waiting time from when your flight lands.
Yes, we serve the whole Edinburgh area including Leith, Stockbridge, Morningside, and beyond to East Lothian, West Lothian, the Borders, and Fife. Fares may vary slightly depending on your exact destination.
Flying into Stansted and heading to Edinburgh? Book your ultra-long-distance transfer with London Airport Taxi. Fixed fares from just £480, around 6.5 hours door-to-door to Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, and Scotland's stunning capital.