Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport train

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport

Showing times and prices for 20 Jun

Cheapest price

£90

Average price

£127

Fastest journey

6 h 35 m

Average duration

6 h 50 m

Trains per day

12

Distance

538 km

Cheap tickets

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 travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport will cost around £127 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £90.

Fast trains

To travel from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least 3 changes.

  • ScotrailW68552 · L87830+London North Eastern RailwayG80050 · C01917
    8:027h38
    Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)
    15:40Stansted Airport (SSD)
    £901One-way
    4 changes
  • ScotrailW83869 · C14894+London North Eastern RailwayC02030+CrossCountryG00820
    9:118h29
    Paisley St James (PYJ)
    17:40Stansted Airport (SSD)
    £951One-way
    3 changes
  • ScotrailL87258 · L88239+London North Eastern RailwayC01941+CrossCountryG00817
    8:348h06
    Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)
    16:40Stansted Airport (SSD)
    £951One-way
    3 changes
  • ScotrailL87258 · L88239+London North Eastern RailwayC01941+Greater AngliaP66863
    8:347h46
    Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)
    16:20Stansted Airport (SSD)
    £951One-way
    4 changes
  • ScotrailW83872 · C14749+London North Eastern RailwayC02030+CrossCountryG00820
    9:417h59
    Paisley St James (PYJ)
    17:40Stansted Airport (SSD)
    £951One-way
    4 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach, 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 coach with prices starting from £43. 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 coach costs an average of £43, and a train costs an average of £61.

Distance: 538 km

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Coach

£91

Average Price

£75

Average Price

£53

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Cheapest

8h 41m

Average total duration

8h 11m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 19m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 19m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

10h 15m

Average total duration

9h 45m

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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 tomorrow, Saturday 20 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
ScotrailW68552 · L87830+London North Eastern RailwayG80050 · C019178:02 Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)
7h38
15:40 Stansted Airport (SSD)4 changes
ScotrailW68552+Avanti West CoastW33472+TubeTube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+Greater AngliaP664278:02 Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)
6h35
14:37 Stansted Airport (SSD)3 changes
ScotrailL87258 · L88239+London North Eastern RailwayC01941+CrossCountryG008178:34 Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)
8h06
16:40 Stansted Airport (SSD)3 changes
ScotrailL87258 · L88239+London North Eastern RailwayC01941+East Midlands RailwayC043588:34 Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)
7h46
16:20 Stansted Airport (SSD)4 changes
ScotrailW83865+Avanti West CoastC01363 · W33688+TubeTube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale8:41 Paisley St James (PYJ)
7h42
16:23 Stansted Airport (SSD)4 changes
ScotrailW83865+Avanti West CoastW33452+TubeTube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+Greater AngliaP664518:41 Paisley St James (PYJ)
6h56
15:37 Stansted Airport (SSD)3 changes
ScotrailW83405+Avanti West CoastW33452+TubeTube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+Greater AngliaP664519:01 Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)
6h36
15:37 Stansted Airport (SSD)3 changes
ScotrailW83869 · C14894+London North Eastern RailwayC02030+CrossCountryG008209:11 Paisley St James (PYJ)
8h29
17:40 Stansted Airport (SSD)3 changes
ScotrailL87362+Avanti West CoastC01363 · W33688+TubeTube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale9:15 Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG)
7h08
16:23 Stansted Airport (SSD)4 changes
ScotrailW83872+Avanti West CoastW33467+TubeTube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+Greater AngliaP664759:41 Paisley St James (PYJ)
6h56
16:37 Stansted Airport (SSD)3 changes
ScotrailW83872+BusBus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+ScotrailC14749+London North Eastern RailwayC020309:41 Paisley St James (PYJ)
7h39
17:20 Stansted Airport (SSD)5 changes
ScotrailW83872+BusBus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+ScotrailC14749+London North Eastern RailwayC020309:41 Paisley St James (PYJ)
7h59
17:40 Stansted Airport (SSD)4 changes

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Journey information

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 £61 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.

The earliest train runs at 07:31, the last at 11:55. The fastest train covers the 538 km distance in 7h 21m.

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
Flight from £19
Distance
538 km
Average train duration
8h 11m
Cheapest ticket price
£61
Trains per day
11
Fastest train
7h 21m
First train
7:31
Last train
11:55
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Thu
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
Flight from £19

FAQs: Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow International Airport 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £61, while the average price tends to be around £91.
The train journey from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport covers a distance of 538 km and takes approximately 7h 21m. Trains run 11 per day.
The train distance from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport is 538 km.
The first train from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport leaves at 7:31.
The last train from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport departs at 11:55.
Trains from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport run approximately 11 times per day.
To get from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
There is no night train service from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport.
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport is by flight, costing approximately £19.
Booking trains from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport is not particularly scenic, as it primarily passes through urban and industrial areas, though there are some pleasant views of the countryside and small towns along certain segments of the route.
A day trip from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport is not feasible due to the journey duration of 7h 21m. However, there are 11 trips per day available for this route.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport.

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