How to travel from Cambridge to Glasgow

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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 €33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 42m. 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 €33, and a train costs an average of €63.

Distance: 308 miles (497 km)

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€118

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€63

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6h 12m

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5h 42m

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11h 30m

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from Cambridge to Glasgow

How to get from Cambridge to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Cambridge to Glasgow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

CrossCountryC75392+LNERC41053+ScotRailY39427
08:00AM6h34
Cambridge station (CBG)
02:34PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
$1541One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

CrossCountryC75392+LNERC41053+ScotRailY39427
08:00AM6h34
Cambridge station (CBG)
02:34PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
$1541One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Abellio Greater AngliaP48244+East Midlands TrainsY12440+LNERC41049+ScotRailY39411
07:26AM6h09
Cambridge North (CMB)
01:35PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
$1541One-way
3 transfers

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CrossCountryC75390+LNERC41049+ScotRailY39411
06:57AM6h38
Cambridge station (CBG)
01:35PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
$1541One-way
2 transfers
Great NorthernG82271+East Midlands TrainsY12438+LNERC41042+ScotRailY39395
06:19AM6h16
Cambridge North (CMB)
12:35PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
$1801One-way
3 transfers
Great NorthernW58521+LNERC41050+ScotRailY39418
07:12AM6h54
Cambridge station (CBG)
02:06PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
$3781One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cambridge to Glasgow

Travel to Glasgow easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cambridge to Glasgow.

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You can get from Cambridge to Glasgow 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Cambridge to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $28 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Glasgow:

Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of ().

Taking a bus costs $45 (€40) less than taking a train, which costs on average $73 (€65) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Cambridge to Glasgow is by train, which takes on average 5 h 53 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 13 h 15 min of travel time.

The Cambridge to Glasgow distance is around 308 miles (497 km).

The average frequency per day from Cambridge to Glasgow is:

  • 2 buses a day.
  • Around 24 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Cambridge to Glasgow as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cambridge to Glasgow:

    The following travel companies offer services from Cambridge to Glasgow:

    • Travel with National Express or FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Cambridge to Glasgow tickets on Omio for $28 (€25).
    • Travel with LNER, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or Thameslink for trains to Glasgow. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for LNER Cambridge to Glasgow tickets on Omio for $73 (€65).

    Yes, there are direct routes from Cambridge to Glasgow with the following travel companies:

    • You can travel directly by bus with.
    • You can take a direct train with.

    Direct services to Glasgow tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

    Many of our customers traveling from Cambridge to Glasgow don't make Glasgow their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Glasgow are London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool or Blackpool, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Glasgow to any of these top destinations today!
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