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Trains from Glasgow Central to Stansted Airport (SSD)

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16

train journeys
per day

330

miles (532 kms)

6hrs 4 mins

fastest journey

05:33 / 00:15

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Glasgow Central to Stansted Airport (SSD)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Glasgow Central and Stansted Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Glasgow Central to Stansted Airport is approximately 330 miles (532 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs 8 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Abellio Greater Anglia, CrossCountry, ScotRail are the main train operating companies running services between Glasgow Central and Stansted Airport.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Glasgow Central to Stansted Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 4 mins.

Journeys from Glasgow Central to Stansted Airport Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:33
    6 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    11:44
    Glasgow Central
    Stansted Airport
    Glasgow Central to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:29
    6 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Glasgow Central
    Stansted Airport
    Glasgow Central to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:36
    6 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    13:44
    Glasgow Central
    Stansted Airport
    Glasgow Central to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:38
    6 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    14:44
    Glasgow Central
    Stansted Airport
    Glasgow Central to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:36
    6 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    15:44
    Glasgow Central
    Stansted Airport
    Glasgow Central to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:38
    6 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    16:44
    Glasgow Central
    Stansted Airport
    Glasgow Central to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:36
    6 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    17:45
    Glasgow Central
    Stansted Airport
    Glasgow Central to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:40
    6 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    18:44
    Glasgow Central
    Stansted Airport
    Glasgow Central to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:35
    6 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    19:45
    Glasgow Central
    Stansted Airport
    Glasgow Central to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:34
    6 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    20:44
    Glasgow Central
    Stansted Airport
    Glasgow Central to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:38
    6 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    21:44
    Glasgow Central
    Stansted Airport
    Glasgow Central to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:40
    6 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    22:44
    Glasgow Central
    Stansted Airport
    Glasgow Central to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:30
    6 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    00:13
    Glasgow Central
    Stansted Airport
    Glasgow Central to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:40
    10 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    05:39
    Glasgow Central
    Stansted Airport
    Glasgow Central to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    23:40
    9 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    08:45
    Glasgow Central
    Stansted Airport
    Glasgow Central to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    23:48
    13 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    13:41
    Glasgow Central
    Stansted Airport
    Glasgow Central to Stansted Airport

About Glasgow Central Station

Station name Glasgow Central (GLC)
Address Glasgow Central station, Gordon Street, Glasgow, Strathclyde, G1 3SL
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Available
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Stansted Airport Station

Station name Stansted Airport (SSD)
Address Stansted Airport station, Under the Airport Terminal, Bassingbourn Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 1QW
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Sunday 06:30 - 00:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Glasgow Central and Stansted Airport

The travel time between Glasgow Central and Stansted Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 7hrs 8 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs 4 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Glasgow Central and Stansted Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:33, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:15.

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Amenities on trains between Glasgow Central and Stansted Airport can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Glasgow Central & Stansted Airport. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Abellio Greater Anglia, CrossCountry, ScotRail are the main train operating companies running services between Glasgow Central and Stansted Airport.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Glasgow Central and Stansted Airport, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.