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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Cambridge is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Cambridge is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs £35 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Cambridge via Edinburgh Waverley and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Scotland to Cambridge?

The distance between Scotland and Cambridge is 350 miles. The road distance is 353.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs £100 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Scotland to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Cambridge bus from?

Scotland to Cambridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Cambridge train from?

Scotland to Cambridge train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Scotland to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Scotland to Cambridge is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs £40 - £140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £290 and takes 6h 51m, you could also bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Scotland to Cambridge bus arrive?

Scotland to Cambridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Scotland to Cambridge train arrive?

Scotland to Cambridge train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Cambridge is 353 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Scotland to Cambridge.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Scotland to Cambridge?

Book your Scotland to Cambridge bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 835+ hotels available in Cambridge.

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

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

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

Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3h 45m
£40–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk083
9h 45m
£34–58
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain
6h 51m
£108–282
Drive 351 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Cambridgecar 351 mi
5h 55m
£86–124
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
3h 33m
£36–124
Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
4h 33m
£101–269
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
4h 24m
£60–171
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
4h 36m
£68–200
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
4h 59m
£66–190
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
7h 43m
£171–555

Scotland to Cambridge by train

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6h 51mAverage Duration

£108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 348 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Scotland and Cambridge, England?

Ryanair UK, easyJet, and Ryanair fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Cambridge via Edinburgh Waverley and Peterborough in around 6h 51m.

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