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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 prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 40m. 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 $44, and a train costs an average of $88.
Distance: 308 miles (497 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$131 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $173 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 25m Average total duration 11h 55m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 $9 (€7) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cambridge to Glasgow costing on average $84 (€68).
A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Glasgow costing on average $131 (€106).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Bus takes on average 11h 55m.
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RK 1756:45 AM1h35London Stansted Airport8:20 AMGlasgow International Airport$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- RK 1756:45 AM1h35London Stansted Airport8:20 AMGlasgow International Airport$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U24126:15 PM1h15London Stansted Airport7:30 PMGlasgow International Airport$1441One-way0 transfers
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C0444310:23 AM6h26Cambridge North (CMB)4:49 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$1451One-way3 transfers - G80217+L87972+X56611 · GN2240008:24 AM7h24Cambridge station (CBG)3:48 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$1451One-way4 transfers
- C02038 · G80217+L87972+X566118:24 AM7h24Cambridge station (CBG)3:48 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)$1451One-way4 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:25 PM13h50Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)6:15 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$691One-way1 transfer- NX777 · NX1831:50 AM16h35Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)6:25 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$1031One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM14h50Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)7:55 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$1271One-way1 transfer
- U28618:25 AM1h30London Gatwick Airport9:55 AMGlasgow International Airport$1111One-way0 transfers
- U265511:30 AM1h20London Luton Airport12:50 PMGlasgow International Airport$1151One-way0 transfers
- U26111:55 PM1h20London Luton Airport3:15 PMGlasgow International Airport$1151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Glasgow:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cambridge to Glasgow costing on average $84 (€68).
A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Glasgow costing on average $131 (€106).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Bus takes on average 11h 55m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 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, Cross Country to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
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