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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cambridge to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč1975 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč1975, while a flight costs an average of Kč5421.
Distance: 308 miles (497 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
Kč3543 Average price | Kč1975 Average price Cheapest | Kč5421 Average price | Kč3656 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 50m Average total duration 12h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 2h 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 |
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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 Cambridge to Glasgow:
A bus is Kč1568 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Glasgow costing on average Kč3543.
A bus is Kč3446 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cambridge to Glasgow costing on average Kč5421.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 5m.
Bus takes on average 12h 50m.
The journey is about 39m faster (5h 35m by train vs 6h 14m by car) and roughly Kč113 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (Kč3543 vs Kč3656). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Cambridge to Glasgow
How to get from Cambridge to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 12:30 PM19h25Cambridge7:55 AMGlasgowKč12071One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:30 PM19h25Cambridge7:55 AMGlasgowKč12071One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1:50 AM16h45Cambridge6:35 PMGlasgowKč14561One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 12:50 AM16h45Cambridge5:35 PMGlasgowKč23041One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Glasgow:
A bus is Kč1568 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Glasgow costing on average Kč3543.
A bus is Kč3446 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cambridge to Glasgow costing on average Kč5421.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 5m.
Bus takes on average 12h 50m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Glasgow as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Glasgow by flight.
- 21 direct flights per day with easyJet, BA Cityflyer, British Airways.
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