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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
$131
Average price
$158
Fastest journey
6 h 31 m
Average duration
6 h 57 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
538 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport will cost around $158 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $131.
It's difficult to get from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport without transferring at least 3 times.
Y40570 · Y39709+
Y11830+
C748118:31 AM8h09Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)4:40 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$1311One-way3 transfers- Y40691 · Y39709+Y11830+C748118:21 AM8h19Paisley St James (PYJ)4:40 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$1311One-way3 transfers
- Y40570 · Y39709+Y11830+
Y123678:31 AM7h49Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)4:20 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$1311One-way4 transfers - Y40691+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+Y39321+Y118308:21 AM7h59Paisley St James (PYJ)4:20 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$1311One-way5 transfers - W74545+
C01381 · W02846+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale8:42 AM7h41Paisley St James (PYJ)4:23 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$1331One-way4 transfers
- Y38991+L02258+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+
P469038:06 AM6h31Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)2:37 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$2201One-way3 transfers - W74088+W03062+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P469279:02 AM6h35Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)3:37 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$2341One-way3 transfers
- W74545+W03062+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P469278:42 AM6h55Paisley St James (PYJ)3:37 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$2341One-way3 transfers
- W74088+C01381 · W02846+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale9:02 AM7h21Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)4:23 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$1331One-way4 transfers
- W74085+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+Y39313+C408968:15 AM7h25Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)3:40 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$1461One-way5 transfers
Travel Information
Compare flight, bus, and train for Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $124.
Distance: 334 miles (538 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$141 Average price | $110 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport costing on average $110 (€88).
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport costing on average $141 (€112).
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 46m.
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
Tickets start at around $141 (€112) compared to roughly $144 (€115) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 7h 46m versus 6h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y38991+L02258+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P46903 | 8:06 AM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 6h31 | 2:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| W74085+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+Y39313+C40896 | 8:15 AM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 7h25 | 3:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5 transfers | |
| Y40691 · Y39709+Y11830+C74811 | 8:21 AM Paisley St James (PYJ) | 8h19 | 4:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| Y40691+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+Y39321+Y11830 | On time 8:21 AM Paisley St James (PYJ) | 7h59 | 4:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5 transfers | |
| Y40570 · Y39709+Y11830+C74811 | 8:31 AM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 8h09 | 4:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| Y40570 · Y39709+Y11830+Y12367 | On time 8:31 AM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 7h49 | 4:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 transfers | |
| W74545+C01381 · W02846+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale | 8:42 AM Paisley St James (PYJ) | 7h41 | 4:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 transfers | |
| W74545+W03062+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P46927 | 8:42 AM Paisley St James (PYJ) | 6h55 | 3:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| W74088+W03062+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P46927 | 9:02 AM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 6h35 | 3:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| W74088+C01381 · W02846+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale | 9:02 AM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 7h21 | 4:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 transfers | |
| W74550+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+Y39350+Y11833 | On time 9:11 AM Paisley St James (PYJ) | 8h09 | 5:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5 transfers | |
| W74550 · Y38609+Y11833+C74814 | 9:11 AM Paisley St James (PYJ) | 8h41 | 5:52 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $124 (€99) but you can travel from only $54 (€43) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:15, the last at 10:10. The fastest train covers the 334 miles (538 km) distance in 7h 25m.
Distance 334 miles (538 km) |
Average train duration 7h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $124 (€99) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 7h 25m |
First train 8:15 AM |
Last train 10:10 AM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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FAQs: Trains from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport
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