Travel Information between Glasgow and Cambridge
| 308 miles (497 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $29 - $68 | |
| Bus • $29 (€26) • 12 h 20 min | |
| Train • $68 (€61) • 5 h 38 min | |
| National Express or LNER |
Travel 308 miles (497 km) by train or bus to Cambridge from Glasgow. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or LNER among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Glasgow to Cambridge.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Cambridge
Travel to Cambridge 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 Glasgow to Cambridge.

You can get to Cambridge from Glasgow 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Cambridge is a bus with an average price of $29 (€26).
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Cambridge:
Taking a bus costs $38 (€35) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $68 (€61).
The fastest way to get to Cambridge from Glasgow is by train with an average travel time of 5 h 38 min.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Getting to Cambridge by bus takes 12 h 20 min on average.
The Glasgow to Cambridge distance is around 308 miles (497 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Cambridge is:
- 3 buses a day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Glasgow to Cambridge 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 from Glasgow to Cambridge:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Glasgow to Cambridge:
- You can take a bus from Glasgow to Cambridge with National Express or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $29 (€26) with FlixBus from Glasgow to Cambridge.
- You can take a train from Glasgow to Cambridge with LNER, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper or Northern Rail (3). Cheap tickets can be found for $68 (€61) with LNER from Glasgow to Cambridge.
Yes, there are direct routes from Glasgow to Cambridge with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct buses with.
- You'll find direct trains with.
Direct services to Cambridge 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 route.
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