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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Glenrothes is to bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 11h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Glenrothes is to fly and bus which takes 4h 3m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Glenrothes station. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Glenrothes. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Inverkeithing via Peterborough and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Glenrothes?

The distance between Cambridge and Glenrothes is 395 miles. The road distance is 361.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Glenrothes without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £130 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Cambridge to Glenrothes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Glenrothes bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Glenrothes train from?

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

Train or bus from Cambridge to Glenrothes?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Glenrothes is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 11h 31m.

Where does the Cambridge to Glenrothes bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cambridge to Glenrothes train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge to Glenrothes?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Glenrothes is 362 miles. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Cambridge to Glenrothes.

Where can I stay near Glenrothes?

There are 773+ hotels available in Glenrothes.

Cambridge to Glenrothes - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Cambridge to Glenrothes by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 30m
£135–205
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 49m
£39–149
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Park & Ridebus
11h 31m
£50–109
Drive 359.5 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Glenrothescar 359.5 mi
6h 35m
£87–126
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 Park & Ride to Bus Stationbus
4h 3m
£42–143
Train via Sheffield
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 train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glenrothes with Thorntontrain
10h 37m
£225–343
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 Park & Ride to Bus Stationbus
5h 24m
£104–370
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
5h 5m
£119–359
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
6h 19m
£72–216

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Distance: 392.3 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Bus Station via Peterborough, Edinburgh Waverley, Inverkeithing, Bannerman Avenue, Park & Ride Arrival Bay, and Park & Ride in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Park & Ride in around 11h 31m.

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