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How to get fromGlasgow to Stanstedby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Glasgow to Stansted 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 35m
    £141–286

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus Ukn13 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
    12h 8m
    £64–134

  3. Drive  419.7 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Stanstedcar car 419.7 mi
    7h
    £104–150

  4. Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3h 57m
    £100–216

  5. Train via Gravesend

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to King's Crosstrain train
    8h 5m
    £86–146

  6. Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, line 223 bus

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane GLA - LCY
    2. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus bus
    5h 20m

  7. 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 Victoria to Meophamtrain train
    5h 52m
    £90–368

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport, line 223 bus

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane GLA - LGW
    2. Take the bus from Quarry Hill Parade to Flagstone Pavingbus bus
    5h 42m

  9. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport, train, line 223 bus

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane GLA - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Gravesendtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus bus
    5h 45m

  10. 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 45m
    £100–246

  11. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train, line 223 bus

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EDI - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Gravesendtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus bus
    6h 25m

Glasgow to Stansted by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration12h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 430.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Stansted, 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.

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