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Compare bus, train, and flight for Glasgow to Cambridge
Omio 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 flight, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. 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 flight costs an average of $42, while a train costs an average of $122.
Distance: 308 miles (497 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$122 Average price | $66 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $172 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 10m Average total duration 11h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 flight is $38 (€31) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Cambridge costing on average $79 (€65).
A flight is $80 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Cambridge costing on average $122 (€100).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 56m.
Bus takes on average 11h 6m.
Tickets start at around $122 (€100) compared to roughly $172 (€141) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $50 (€41). The journey takes 6h 26m 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.
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How to get from Glasgow to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:15 PM15h55Glasgow12:10 PMCambridge$871One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:15 PM15h55Glasgow12:10 PMCambridge$871One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:40 AM12h55Glasgow8:35 PMCambridge$921One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:40 AM12h55Glasgow9:35 PMCambridge$951One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Cambridge:
A flight is $24 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Cambridge costing on average $66 (€54).
A flight is $80 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Cambridge costing on average $122 (€100).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 56m.
Bus takes on average 12h 10m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Cambridge as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cambridge by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Cambridge by flight.
- 23 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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