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Trains from Glasgow Central to Cambridge (CBG)

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23

train journeys
per day

309

miles (498 kms)

6hrs 17 mins

fastest journey

05:33 / 00:15

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

9

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Glasgow Central to Cambridge (CBG)

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On a typical weekday there are 23 scheduled rail journeys between Glasgow Central and Cambridge , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 23 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Glasgow Central to Cambridge is approximately 309 miles (498 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 55 mins.

ScotRail, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern, Grand Central, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Glasgow Central and Cambridge.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Glasgow Central to Cambridge. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 17 mins.

Journeys from Glasgow Central to Cambridge Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:33
    6 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    12:00
    Glasgow Central
    Cambridge
    Glasgow Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:29
    6 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    13:00
    Glasgow Central
    Cambridge
    Glasgow Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:48
    6 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    13:05
    Glasgow Central
    Cambridge
    Glasgow Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:36
    6 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    14:00
    Glasgow Central
    Cambridge
    Glasgow Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:48
    6 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    14:08
    Glasgow Central
    Cambridge
    Glasgow Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:38
    6 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    15:00
    Glasgow Central
    Cambridge
    Glasgow Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:36
    6 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    16:00
    Glasgow Central
    Cambridge
    Glasgow Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:02
    6 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    16:11
    Glasgow Central
    Cambridge
    Glasgow Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:38
    6 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    17:03
    Glasgow Central
    Cambridge
    Glasgow Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:36
    6 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    18:03
    Glasgow Central
    Cambridge
    Glasgow Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:40
    6 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    19:00
    Glasgow Central
    Cambridge
    Glasgow Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:17
    6 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    19:56
    Glasgow Central
    Cambridge
    Glasgow Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:35
    6 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    20:03
    Glasgow Central
    Cambridge
    Glasgow Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:34
    6 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    21:00
    Glasgow Central
    Cambridge
    Glasgow Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:03
    6 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    21:39
    Glasgow Central
    Cambridge
    Glasgow Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:38
    6 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    22:00
    Glasgow Central
    Cambridge
    Glasgow Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:04
    6 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    22:39
    Glasgow Central
    Cambridge
    Glasgow Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:40
    6 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    23:01
    Glasgow Central
    Cambridge
    Glasgow Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:30
    6 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    00:01
    Glasgow Central
    Cambridge
    Glasgow Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:53
    7 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    01:12
    Glasgow Central
    Cambridge
    Glasgow Central to Cambridge

About Glasgow Central Station

Station name Glasgow Central (GLC)
Address Glasgow Central station, Gordon Street, Glasgow, Strathclyde, G1 3SL
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Available
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Cambridge Station

Station name Cambridge (CBG)
Address Cambridge station, Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:10 - 23:00
Saturday 05:10 - 23:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Glasgow Central and Cambridge

The travel time between Glasgow Central and Cambridge by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 55 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs 17 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Glasgow Central and Cambridge vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 23 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:33, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:15.

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Amenities on trains between Glasgow Central and Cambridge can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Glasgow Central & Cambridge. owever, there are 23 possible journeys which require a change.

ScotRail, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern, Grand Central, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Glasgow Central and Cambridge.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Glasgow Central and Cambridge, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.