Glasgow Central (GLC) to London Stansted Airport (STN) train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Showing times and prices for 17 Jun

Cheapest price

£58

Average price

£58

Fastest journey

7 h 11 m

Average duration

7 h 11 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

531 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow Central (GLC) to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Glasgow Central (GLC) to London Stansted Airport (STN) will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Glasgow Central (GLC) for London Stansted Airport (STN) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 531 km distance in an average of 7 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 11 m .

The slowest trains will take 7 h 11 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.

LNER
09:307h11
Glasgow Central (GLC)
16:41London Stansted Airport (STN)
£581One-way
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Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Glasgow Central (GLC) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Glasgow Central (GLC) to London Stansted Airport (STN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m.

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£66

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7h 54m

average duration

7h 24m

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1h 20m

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11h 51m

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11h 21m

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Glasgow Central (GLC) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

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Trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to London Stansted Airport (STN) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £58 but you can travel from only £33 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £33
Distance
531 km
Average train duration
7h 24m
Cheapest ticket price
£58
Trains per day
8
Fastest train
6h 57m
First train
09:17
Last train
10:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £33

Train companies: Virgin Trains trains Glasgow Central (GLC) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Virgin Trains trains will get you from Glasgow Central (GLC) to London Stansted Airport (STN) from £78. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Glasgow Central (GLC) to London Stansted Airport (STN) train information with Virgin Trains:

  • Average Duration: 8 h 7 min
  • Cheapest Price: £78
  • Virgin Trains frequency: 10 a day

FAQs: Glasgow Central (GLC) to London Stansted Airport (STN) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Glasgow Central (GLC) to London Stansted Airport (STN) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow Central (GLC) to London Stansted Airport (STN).
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Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow Central (GLC) and London Stansted Airport (STN)

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Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Krispy Kreme
  • Gordon St Coffee
  • Starbucks
  • Upper Crust
  • The Beer House
  • Patisserie Valerie
  • Alston Bar & Beef
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
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  • Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
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  • Hotel Indigo Glasgow
  • Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
  • voco Grand Central Glasgow
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Public transport options for Glasgow Central
  • Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
  • Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.

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