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 £45 - £85 and takes 12h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Stansted is to fly and train which takes 5h 39m and costs £55 - £160.

How far is it from Scotland to Stansted?

The distance between Scotland and Stansted is 471 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 via Edinburgh which takes 6h 9m and costs £190 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m 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 via Edinburgh which takes 6h 9m and costs £190 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 12h 22m.

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 16348+ hotels available in Stansted.

Scotland to Stansted - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 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 via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
6h 9m
£197–295
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn30 / ...
12h 22m
£45–81
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 Borough Green & Wrothamtrain London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
11h 2m
£58–81
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
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
7h 10m
£85–357
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 37m
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
5h 39m
£55–160
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 Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
5h 52m
£86–270
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
6h
£60–154
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
6h 13m
£90–264

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY) flights

34Weekly Planes

1h 43mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Stansted.

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Distance: 468.3 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Scotland and Stansted, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stansted via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Ebbsfleet International in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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