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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
$145
Average price
$182
Fastest journey
6 h 31 m
Average duration
7 h 6 m
Trains per day
8
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 $182 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $145.
It's difficult to get from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport without transferring at least 3 times.
G80055 · C01959 · G07995+
G008188:42 AM7h58Paisley St James (PYJ)4:40 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$1451One-way5 transfers- G80049 · L01631+G00814+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street8:15 AM7h25Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)3:40 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$1451One-way5 transfers - C02029+G00821+
L87093 · W838689:11 AM8h41Paisley St James (PYJ)5:52 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$1451One-way3 transfers - C02029+W83868 · L87093+
P011709:11 AM8h09Paisley St James (PYJ)5:20 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$1451One-way4 transfers 
C01362 · W33894+W83864+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale8:42 AM7h41Paisley St James (PYJ)4:23 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$1921One-way4 transfers
- W34039+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+L87515+P664268:06 AM6h31Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)2:37 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$2201One-way3 transfers
- W33970+W83864+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P664508:42 AM6h55Paisley St James (PYJ)3:37 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$2321One-way3 transfers
- W33973+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+W83873+P664749:40 AM6h57Paisley St James (PYJ)4:37 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$2321One-way3 transfers
- G80049 · L01631+G00814+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street8:15 AM7h25Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)3:40 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$1451One-way5 transfers
- C01362 · W33894+W83864+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale8:42 AM7h41Paisley St James (PYJ)4:23 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$1921One-way4 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight 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 $58. 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 $58, and a train costs an average of $82.
Distance: 334 miles (538 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$122 Average price | $101 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 41m Average total duration 8h 11m 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 $30 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport costing on average $101.
A bus is $51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport costing on average $122.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 11m.
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
Tickets start at around $122 compared to roughly $141 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19. The journey takes 8h 11m 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 today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L87515+W34039+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66426 | On time 8:06 AM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 6h31 | 2:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| W33970+P66450+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+W83864 | Delayed 8:36 AM 8:42 AMPaisley St James (PYJ) | 6h55 | 3:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| W33970+W83406+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P66450 | Delayed 8:36 AM 9:02 AMPaisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 6h35 | 3:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| W33973+P66474+W83868+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale | Delayed 9:38 AM 9:14 AMPaisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 7h23 | 4:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| W83873+W33973+P66474+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale | On time 9:40 AM Paisley St James (PYJ) | 6h57 | 4:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| W34172+P66496+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+W83880 | Delayed 10:36 AM 10:40 AMPaisley St James (PYJ) | 7h00 | 5:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| W83889+W34063+P66090+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale | On time 11:40 AM Paisley St James (PYJ) | 7h02 | 6:42 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| W34063+P66090+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+W83418 | Delayed 11:40 AM 12:00 PMPaisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 6h42 | 6:42 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| W83895+W33889+P66136+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale | On time 12:40 PM Paisley St James (PYJ) | 7h02 | 7:42 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| W33889+P66136+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+W83422 | Delayed 12:33 PM 1:01 PMPaisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 6h41 | 7:42 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| W83904+W34050+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P02901 | On time 1:40 PM Paisley St James (PYJ) | 6h57 | 8:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| W83425+W34050+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P02901 | On time 2:01 PM Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) | 6h36 | 8:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| W34020+W83911+P66230+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale | Delayed 2:38 PM 2:40 PMPaisley St James (PYJ) | 6h57 | 9:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| W33999 · W34121+P02917+W83915 | Delayed 2:57 PM 3:10 PMPaisley St James (PYJ) | 7h27 | 10:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 transfers | |
| W34200+P02919+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+W83920 | Delayed 3:40 PM 3:40 PMPaisley St James (PYJ) | 7h15 | 10:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| W83928+W34195+P66341+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale | On time 4:40 PM Paisley St James (PYJ) | 7h29 | 12:09 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport
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Trains from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 8h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $82 but you can travel from only $25 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 07:31, the last at 11:55. The fastest train covers the 334 miles (538 km) distance in 7h 21m.
Distance 334 miles (538 km) |
Average train duration 8h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $82 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 7h 21m |
First train 7:31 AM |
Last train 11:55 AM |
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FAQs: Trains from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport
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