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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $80 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $80, while a flight costs an average of $213.
Distance: 328 miles (529 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$80 Average price Cheapest | $213 Average price | $158 Average price | $176 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 51m Average total duration 12h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow
Compare the available ways to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow:
A bus is $79 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow costing on average $158 (€133).
A bus is $134 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow costing on average $213 (€179).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 21m.
Bus takes on average 12h 51m.
Tickets start at around $80 (€67) compared to roughly $176 (€148) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $97 (€81). The journey takes 12h 21m versus 6h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow
How to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:45 PM11h20Stansted Mountfitchet6:05 AMGlasgow$881One-way0 transfers
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- 6:45 PM11h20Stansted Mountfitchet6:05 AMGlasgow$881One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:45 PM11h20Stansted Mountfitchet6:05 AMGlasgow$881One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:45 PM11h20Stansted Mountfitchet5:05 AMGlasgow$961One-way0 transfers
- 6:00 AM12h45Stansted Mountfitchet6:45 PMGlasgow$971One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow:
A bus is $79 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow costing on average $158 (€133).
A bus is $134 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow costing on average $213 (€179).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 21m.
Bus takes on average 12h 51m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stansted Mountfitchet and Glasgow as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) and arrive in Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
- Travel with National Express to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, easyJet to go to Glasgow by flight.
- 24 direct flights per day with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, easyJet.
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