What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Perth?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Perth is to fly and train which costs £45 - £140 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Perth?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Perth is to fly and train which takes 4h 36m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Perth. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at South Street via St Margaret's Bus Station, Asda and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Perth. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Perth via Peterborough and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Perth?

The distance between Cambridge and Perth is 417 miles. The road distance is 373.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Perth without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Perth without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs £75 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Perth?

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Cambridge to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Perth bus from?

Cambridge to Perth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Perth train from?

Cambridge to Perth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Perth?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Perth is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs £75 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 12h 50m.

Where does the Cambridge to Perth bus arrive?

Cambridge to Perth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Perth train arrive?

Cambridge to Perth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Perth is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Cambridge to Perth.

How do I get a train ticket from Cambridge to Perth?

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Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 405+ hotels available in Perth.

Cambridge to Perth - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cambridge to Perth by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain
7h 16m
£79–195
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
4h 36m
£48–138
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Asda to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to South Streetbus M92
12h 50m
£57–142
Drive 371.3 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Perthcar 371.3 mi
6h 46m
£91–131
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
4h 42m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to South Streetbus M92
11h 4m
£67–299
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
5h 42m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
5h 38m
£54–183
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 12m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
5h 44m

Cambridge to Perth by train

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7h 16mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 415 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Perth, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Perth via Peterborough and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to South Street via St Margaret's Bus Station, M&S, Asda, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 12h 50m.

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