4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
€98
Average price
€144
Fastest journey
6 h 2 m
Average duration
6 h 20 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
532 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow 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 to London Stansted Airport will cost around €144 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €98.
It's difficult to get from Glasgow to London Stansted Airport without transferring at least 2 times.
G80060 · C01952 · G08000+
G0081911:00 AM7h23Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)6:23 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€981One-way6 transfers- G80066 · C01906 · C01996+G0082212:00 PM7h23Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)7:23 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1051One-way6 transfers
- C01940+G00813+
L878419:00 AM6h40Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)3:40 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1181One-way2 transfers - G01155+C02008+G00819+L8790011:00 AM6h40Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)5:40 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1181One-way3 transfers
- C02012+G00825+L8792612:00 PM7h40Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)7:40 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1181One-way2 transfers
W33314+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+
P6609212:35 PM6h02Glasgow Central (GLC)6:37 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1841One-way2 transfers- C01940+G00813+
G257429:22 AM6h18Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)3:40 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1211One-way2 transfers - W33138+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+P6605211:35 AM6h20Glasgow Central (GLC)5:55 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1841One-way2 transfers
- W33147+P66458+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale9:34 AM6h21Glasgow Central (GLC)3:55 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1841One-way2 transfers
- G80060+P66497+Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+L8790011:00 AM6h37Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)5:37 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1841One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Glasgow to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €69.
Distance: 330 miles (532 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€99 Average price | €55 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest | €149 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration Fastest 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 39m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to London Stansted Airport:
A flight is €15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to London Stansted Airport costing on average €55.
A flight is €59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to London Stansted Airport costing on average €99.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 59m.
Flight takes on average 6h 39m.
The journey is about 37m faster (5h 59m by train vs 6h 36m by car) and roughly €49 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€99 vs €149). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Glasgow to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Saturday, August 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 8:00 AM Glasgow | 6h23 | 2:23 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:15 AM Glasgow | 7h05 | 3:20 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:17 AM Glasgow | 7h58 | 5:15 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:36 AM Glasgow | 6h01 | 5:37 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:35 PM Glasgow | 6h02 | 6:37 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to London Stansted Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Glasgow to London Stansted Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €69 but you can travel from only €20 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 14:57. The fastest train covers the 330 miles (532 km) distance in 5h 59m.
Distance 330 miles (532 km) |
Average train duration 5h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €69 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 59m |
First train 5:14 AM |
Last train 2:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper from Glasgow to London Stansted Airport trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper trains will get you between Glasgow and London Stansted Airport from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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CrossCountry
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FAQs: Trains from Glasgow to London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to London Stansted Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Glasgow to London Stansted Airport
Most Glasgow to London Stansted Airport trains use the Glasgow Central to London Euston station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and London Stansted Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Charing Cross (Glasgow) from Glasgow city centre
Charing Cross (Glasgow) train station facilities and services
Charing Cross (Glasgow) has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Charing Cross (Glasgow).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Charing Cross (Glasgow).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Charing Cross (Glasgow). Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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