What is the cheapest way to get from Scotland to Stansted?

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Stansted is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 12h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scotland to Stansted?

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Stansted is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £140 - £290.

How far is it from Scotland to Stansted?

The distance between Scotland and Stansted is 433 miles. The road distance is 422.2 miles.

How do I travel from Scotland to Stansted without a car?

The best way to get from Scotland to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £140 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Scotland to Stansted?

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Scotland to Stansted, including transfers.

Train or bus from Scotland to Stansted?

The best way to get from Scotland to Stansted is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £140 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 12h 23m.

Can I drive from Scotland to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Stansted is 422 miles. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Scotland to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 16790+ hotels available in Stansted.

Scotland to Stansted - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Scotland to Stansted by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
5h 36m
£145–281
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn30 / ...
12h 23m
£51–88
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
11h 17m
£87–209
Drive 419.7 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Stanstedcar 419.7 mi
7h
£104–149
Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, line 223 bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
2. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus
5h 17m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, line 223 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus
5h 43m
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain
5h 46m
£93–372
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport, line 223 bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
2. Take the bus from Quarry Hill Parade to Flagstone Pavingbus
5h 49m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train, line 223 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Redhill to Tonbridgetrain
3. Take the bus from Quarry Hill Parade to Flagstone Pavingbus
6h 4m
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport, line 223 bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
2. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus
5h 51m

Scotland to Stansted by bus, foot, and train

10Weekly Services

11h 17mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Stansted.

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Distance: 430.1 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Scotland and Stansted, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £140–240 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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