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Compare train, bus, 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 bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 28m. 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 €36, and a train costs an average of €55.
Distance: 308 miles (497 km)
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€100 Average price | €58 Average price Cheapest |
6h 58m Average total duration Fastest 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 20m Average total duration 11h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Glasgow to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Cambridge:
A flight is $13 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Cambridge costing on average $45 (€36).
A flight is $38 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Cambridge costing on average $69 (€55).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 50m.
Bus takes on average 12h 55m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Cambridge as scheduled services by train, bus, 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 LNER, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Cambridge by train.
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