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

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There are 10 ways to get from Scotland 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
    £158–278

  2. Bus, train via Meopham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
    11h 57m
    £56–95

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 594 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
    11h 2m
    £95–221

  4. Drive  419.7 mi

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

  5. 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

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

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EDI - LCY
    2. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus bus
    5h 40m

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane GLA - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train
    5h 43m
    £66–189

  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 Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train
    5h 54m
    £89–345

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EDI - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train
    6h 3m
    £78–194

  10. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane GLA - STN
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train
    6h 1m
    £58–191

Scotland to Stansted by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration11h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 430.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Scotland and Stansted, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £140–240 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.

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