Cambridge to Glasgow Trains

Cambridge to Glasgow trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Glasgow takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge to Glasgow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 51m
Duration: 406 mi
Distance: £172
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain

6h 21m

£128–209

Cambridge to Glasgow train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cambridge and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 2:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:57 AM → 12:35 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 2:34 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 3:38 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 4:37 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:38 AM
6h 23m • 2 changes
5:58 AM → 12:36 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:37 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 3:22 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:00 AM → 5:48 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 6:47 PM
6h 47m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 7:20 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 8:48 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:36 AM
6h 21m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 12:35 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 2:34 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 3:38 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:36 AM
6h 21m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 12:35 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 2:34 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 3:38 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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