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Compare bus, flight, and train 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 $45. 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 $45, and a train costs an average of $69.
Distance: 308 miles (497 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$126 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $175 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 58m Average total duration Fastest 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 18m Average total duration 11h 48m 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 Glasgow to Cambridge:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Cambridge costing on average $80 (€64).
A bus is $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Cambridge costing on average $126 (€100).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 11h 48m.
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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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- 8:40 AM12h55Glasgow9:35 PMCambridge$1001One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Cambridge:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Cambridge costing on average $80 (€64).
A bus is $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Cambridge costing on average $126 (€100).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 11h 48m.
- 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 bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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).
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cambridge by bus.
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