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It takes an average of 8h 48m to travel from Glasgow Queen Street to Cambridge by train, over a distance of around 310 miles (498 km). There are normally 32 trains per day travelling from Glasgow Queen Street to Cambridge and tickets for this journey start from £61.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:53 | |
| Departure station | Glasgow Queen Street | |
| Arrival station | Cambridge | |
| Journey time | From 5h 45m | |
| Distance | 310 miles (498 km) | |
| Frequency | 32 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £61.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Railway, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, ScotRail, Thameslink, TransPennine Express |
How to travel from Glasgow Queen Street to Cambridge by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Cambridge? Look no further.
You'll usually find 32 trains per day running between Glasgow Queen Street and Cambridge, which usually take 8 hours 48 minutes to complete the 310 miles (498 km) journey. It can take as little as 5 hours 45 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Cambridge by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. London North Eastern Railway, Lumo or ScotRail are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Glasgow Queen Street to Cambridge start from £61.30 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Cambridge? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Glasgow Queen Street to Cambridge?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.