- Must visit
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Major university museum with masterpieces, antiquities and decorative arts in a grand building. A leading cultural highlight in Cambridge.
Cheapest price
$100
Average price
$135
Fastest journey
5 h 57 m
Average duration
6 h 1 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
497 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Cambridge will cost around $135 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $100.
It's difficult to get from Glasgow to Cambridge without transferring at least 2 times.
W34029+
C93366+
Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross
W34271+
G76998+
Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross
L87938+
G80073 · C01976+
C18628
L87938+
G80073 · C01976+
W45429
L87838+
G80049 · L01631+
G00814
L87930+
C02014+
G00824
W34063+
Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+
G77058
L88250+
C02014+
G00824
L87838+
G80049 · L01631+
G00814
W34039+
Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+
G77014Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 308 miles (497 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$127 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $170 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 10m Average total duration 11h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Cambridge:
A bus is $0.80 (€0.66) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Cambridge costing on average $73 (€60).
A bus is $54 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Cambridge costing on average $127 (€104).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 11h 40m.
Tickets start at around $127 (€104) compared to roughly $170 (€140) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $43 (€36). The journey takes 6h 28m versus 6h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Cambridge trains for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C02002+ C32711+ G00808+ W34029 | Delayed 7:58 AM 5:33 AMGlasgow Central (GLC) | 7h30 | 1:03 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 3 transfers | |
C02002+ W69143+ C10188+ W32872 | Delayed 6:30 AM 6:06 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h53 | 12:59 PM Cambridge South | 3 transfers | |
L87815+ C02006+ G00814 | On time 8:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h48 | 3:03 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 transfers | |
C02006+ L87815+ C04354+ P66855 | Delayed 8:30 AM 8:15 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h24 | 2:39 PM Cambridge North (CMB) | 3 transfers | |
C02006+ G00814+ L87815 | Delayed 8:30 AM 8:15 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h56 | 3:11 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
W34039+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+ G77014 | On time 8:38 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 6h01 | 2:39 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
L87838+ G80049 · L01631+ G00814 | On time 9:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 6h03 | 3:03 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 3 transfers | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
W33939+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+ C93356 | 4:28 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 6h11 | 10:39 AM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
W34029+ C93366+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 5:33 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 6h06 | 11:39 AM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
W34271+ C31803+ C01925 · G07977 | 5:48 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 7h15 | 1:03 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 4 transfers | |
W34271 · W34170+ C93376+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 5:48 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 6h51 | 12:39 PM Cambridge South | 3 transfers | |
W34271+ G76998+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross | 5:48 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 7h21 | 1:09 PM Cambridge South | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Glasgow to Cambridge run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $68 (€56) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:18, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 308 miles (497 km) distance in 6h 3m.
Distance 308 miles (497 km) |
Average train duration 6h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€56) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 6h 3m |
First train 4:18 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
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