The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester station (GCR) to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£128
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gloucester station (GCR) 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 Gloucester station (GCR) to London Stansted Airport will cost around £128 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.
To travel from Gloucester station (GCR) to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least 2 changes.
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Compare train and coach for Gloucester station (GCR) to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester station (GCR) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 172 km
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Live departures
Gloucester station (GCR) to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester station (GCR) to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:19 Gloucester station (GCR) | 3h25 | 11:44 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester station (GCR) to London Stansted Airport
Trains from Gloucester station (GCR) to London Stansted Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:19, the last at 16:14. The fastest train covers the 172 km distance in 3h 11m.
Distance 172 km |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 11m |
First train 08:19 |
Last train 16:14 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country from Gloucester station (GCR) to London Stansted Airport trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country trains will get you between Gloucester station (GCR) and London Stansted Airport from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gloucester station (GCR) to London Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester station (GCR) 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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Important Stations and Airports in Gloucester station (GCR) and London Stansted Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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