How to get to Glasgow from Stansted Mountfitchet

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Compare train, coach and flight for Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £32, while a train costs an average of £109.

Distance: 529 km

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Driving

£46

Average Price

£32

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Cheapest

£109

Average Price

£133

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

12h 24m

Average total duration

11h 54m

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30m

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3h 30m

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1h 30m

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2h 0m

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6h 50m

Average total duration

6h 20m

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30m

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6h 13m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

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British Airways

Most popular airline

London North Eastern Railway

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow is a flight with an average price of £32.

This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow:

A flight is £14 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow costing on average £46.

A flight is £77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow costing on average £109.

The fastest way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 50m.

Coach takes on average 12h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Stansted Mountfitchet and Glasgow including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £46 compared to roughly £133 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £87. The journey takes 11h 54m versus 6h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow

How to get to Glasgow from Stansted Mountfitchet by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    20:3511h05
    Stansted Mountfitchet
    7:40Glasgow
    £571One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • National Express
    20:3511h05
    Stansted Mountfitchet
    7:40Glasgow
    £571One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • National Express
    20:3511h05
    Stansted Mountfitchet
    7:40Glasgow
    £571One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • National Express
    19:3511h05
    Stansted Mountfitchet
    6:40Glasgow
    £611One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow

Travel to Glasgow 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 Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow.

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There are 3 options to travel between Stansted Mountfitchet and Glasgow including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow is a flight with an average price of £32.

This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow:

A flight is £14 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow costing on average £46.

A flight is £77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow costing on average £109.

The fastest way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 50m.

Coach takes on average 12h 24m.

The Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow distance is approximately 529 km.
The average frequency per day from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow is:
  • Around 23 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stansted Mountfitchet and Glasgow as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) and arrive in Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Stephensons of Essex to go to Glasgow by coach.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia to go to Glasgow by train.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Glasgow by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow:
  • 22 direct flights per day with British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Glasgow often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Ingliston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glasgow and these popular destinations at a great price.

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