First train | 04:23 | |
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Last train | 21:03 | |
Departure station | Cambridge | |
Arrival station | Glasgow Central | |
Journey time | From 6h 4m | |
Distance | 310 miles (498 km) | |
Frequency | 22 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £63 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway, Lumo |
Thinking about taking the train from Cambridge to Glasgow Central? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 9 hours 20 minutes to travel the 310 miles (498 km) from Cambridge to Glasgow Central by train, although you can get there in as little as 6 hours 4 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 22 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Lumo to Glasgow Central. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Cambridge to Glasgow Central in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £63.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Glasgow Central by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The average journey time by train between Cambridge and Glasgow Central is 9 hours and 20 minutes, with around 22 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Cambridge to Glasgow Central is 6 hours and 4 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Cambridge to Glasgow Central can start from as little as £63 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Cambridge to Glasgow Central. Travelling from Cambridge to Glasgow Central by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Cambridge to Glasgow Central leaves at 04:23. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Cambridge to Glasgow Central leaves at 21:03. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Cambridge to Glasgow Central cover a distance of around 310 miles (498 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Glasgow Central to Cambridge.
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