4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Glasgow to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
10 h
Average duration
12 h 48 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
532 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Glasgow to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to London Stansted Airport will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £41.
Of the 3 buses that leave Glasgow for London Stansted Airport every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 532 km distance in an average of 12 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h .
The slowest buses will take 18 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Glasgow to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £58.
Distance: 532 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£53 Average Price Cheapest | £66 Average Price | £99 Average Price |
10h 39m Average total duration 10h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Glasgow to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Saturday 21 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 Glasgow | 18h05 | 04:35 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:25 Glasgow | 10h20 | 07:45 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:45 Glasgow | 10h00 | 07:45 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:45 Glasgow | 11h05 | 09:50 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Glasgow to London Stansted Airport by coach, train or flight
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Why should you book Glasgow to London Stansted Airport coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus to find the best option for your trip from Glasgow to London Stansted Airport.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus to find the best option for your trip from Glasgow to London Stansted Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Glasgow to London Stansted Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Glasgow to London Stansted Airport
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Buses from Glasgow to London Stansted Airport run on average 4 times per day, taking around 10h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 08:40, the last at 22:45. The fastest coach covers the 532 km distance in 10h 0m.
Distance 532 km |
Average bus duration 10h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 10h 0m |
First bus 08:40 |
Last bus 22:45 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Glasgow to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Glasgow to London Stansted Airport with National Express, Megabus for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Glasgow to London Stansted Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to London Stansted Airport by coach. 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 coach, 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.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and London Stansted Airport
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 05:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station)
- Coffee Express (in the station)
- Fast Bites (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 500, 900, 38, 60A Train: Queen Street Station Metro: Buchanan Street
Accessibility
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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