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Compare flight, coach and train 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 an average ticket price of £70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £70, while a train costs an average of £126.
Distance: 538 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£126 Average Price | £78 Average Price | £70 Average Price Cheapest | £105 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 10m Average total duration 11h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport:
A coach is £9 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport costing on average £78.
A coach is £56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport costing on average £126.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 16m.
Coach takes on average 11h 40m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (6h 16m by train vs 6h 21m by car). Tickets start at around £126 compared to roughly £105 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport by flight, coach or train
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Why should you book Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Transpennine Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transpennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway or Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Transpennine Express with all available travel options, which are flight, bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway or Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including flight, bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport
Trains from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £66 but you can travel from only £28 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 07:02, the last at 11:40. The fastest train covers the 538 km distance in 5h 43m.
Distance 538 km |
Average train duration 6h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £66 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 5h 43m |
First train 7:02 |
Last train 11:40 |
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Train companies: Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast from Glasgow International Airport to London Stansted Airport trainsTranspennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Glasgow International Airport and London Stansted Airport from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transpennine Express
Caledonian Sleeper
London North Eastern Railway
Avanti West Coast
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.

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