Glasgow Central to London Stansted Airport train

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Overview: Train from Glasgow Central to London Stansted Airport

distanceDistance329 miles (531 km)
frequencyTrain frequency6 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain providersAvanti West Coast

Trains from Glasgow Central to London Stansted Airport cover the 329 miles (531 km) long route taking on average 7 h 28 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast. Normally, there are 6 trains operating per day, including direct services available.

Travel Tips: Trains from Glasgow Central to London Stansted Airport

Travel Tips: Travel by train to London Stansted Airport easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow Central to London Stansted Airport.
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On average the Glasgow Central to London Stansted Airport train travel time is 7 h 28 min  for the 329 mile (531 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Glasgow Central to London Stansted Airport leaves at 4: 40 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner  from Omio.
The last train from Glasgow Central to London Stansted Airport leaves at 5: 40 PM.
There are 6 trains a day from Glasgow Central to London Stansted Airport which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the journey from Glasgow Central to London Stansted Airport you can take a train with Avanti West Coast. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between Glasgow Central and London Stansted Airport on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
The cheapest month for a train from Glasgow Central to London Stansted Airport is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to London Stansted Airport from Glasgow Central including taking a bus, flight or train.

Trains departing from Glasgow Central

Distance from Glasgow Central to city center
Distance from Glasgow Central to city center
1.1 miles (1.7 km)
Ticket Office Hours
Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Sat: 05: 30 - 21: 30 | Sun: 09: 15 - 21: 30
How to get to this station?
How to get to this station?
Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
Nearest Airport
Nearest Airport
Glasgow International Airport
8 miles (13 km)
How to get to nearest airport?
How to get to nearest airport?
You can take the 500 Airport Express shuttle bus, running every 10 minutes directly to the airport. The journey lasts about 20 minutes.
Amenities at station
Wifi
Wifi
Free Wi-Fi in the station.
ATM
ATM
There is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Taxi
Taxi
Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit | Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
Lockers
Lockers
Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
Parking
Parking
Opening Hours: 24/7 Parking space: 230 (including 2 handicapped parking spaces) Parking Pricing: £4. 00 for 1 hour | £25. 00 for 24 hours
Shopping
Shopping
Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
Dining
Dining
Burger King | Krispy Kreme | Gordon St Coffee | Starbucks | Upper Crust | The Beer House | Patisserie Valerie | Alston Bar & Beef
Car Rentals
Car Rentals
SIXT | Enterprise
Information Desk
Information Desk
There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Accessibility
Accessibility
There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.

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