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There are 11 ways to get from Glasgow to Stanstead Abbotts by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston
    5h 36m
    £100–225

  2. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    5h 27m
    £32–140

  3. Bus via Milton Keynes

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 595 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Tescobus bus 737
    10h 7m
    £66–107

  4. Drive  379 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Stanstead Abbottscar car 379 mi
    6h 25m
    £94–136

  5. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane GLA - STN
    3h 44m
    £38–137

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    10h 11m
    £62–91

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane GLA - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Tottenham Haletrain train
    3. Take the train from Tottenham Hale to St Margarets (Herts)train train
    4h 1m
    £83–333

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to St Margarets (Herts)train train
    4h 32m
    £86–358

  9. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    4h 33m
    £43–152

  10. Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    4h 43m
    £35–115

  11. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    4h 47m
    £59–185

Glasgow to Stanstead Abbotts by train and subway

Calendar151Weekly Services
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 418.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Stanstead Abbotts, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £130–210 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Mary's Church via Milton Keynes Coachway and Tesco in around 10h 7m.

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