- Must visit
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Flights from Glasgow to Cambridge depart on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 23 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:50, the last at 22:40. The fastest flight covers the 497 km distance in 1h 15m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 497 km |
Average flight duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Flights per day 26 |
Direct flights 23 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 5:50 |
Last flight 22:40 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£54
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£202
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 15 m
Flights on 18 Sept
33
Distance
497 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Glasgow to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Cambridge will cost around £202 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £54.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 33 flights from Glasgow to Cambridge, including 30 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 497 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
U2413
U2614
U2866
U2401
U2868
U2614
U2612
U2401
U2411
U2413Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £31, while a train costs an average of £90.
Distance: 497 km
| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£31 Average Price Cheapest | £90 Average Price | £48 Average Price | £127 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 10m Average total duration 11h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Cambridge:
A flight is £18 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Glasgow to Cambridge costing on average £48.
A flight is £59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Cambridge costing on average £90.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 26m.
Coach takes on average 11h 40m.
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Cambridge flights for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA8721 | 6:35 Glasgow International Airport | 1h30 | 8:05 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2868 | 7:00 Glasgow International Airport | 1h45 | 8:45 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1499 | 7:00 Glasgow International Airport | 1h35 | 8:35 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2409 | 7:05 Glasgow International Airport | 1h20 | 8:25 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8739 | 7:40 Glasgow International Airport | 1h20 | 9:00 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1481 | 7:55 Glasgow International Airport | 1h30 | 9:25 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
RK 174 | 8:05 Glasgow International Airport | 1h20 | 9:25 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1497 | 8:35 Glasgow International Airport | 1h35 | 10:10 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8723 | 8:55 Glasgow International Airport | 1h30 | 10:25 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2610 | 9:30 Glasgow International Airport | 1h15 | 10:45 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1475 | 9:40 Glasgow International Airport | 1h30 | 11:10 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2862 | 9:40 Glasgow International Airport | 1h45 | 11:25 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1395+ BA8881 | 11:05 Glasgow International Airport | 3h05 | 14:10 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
BA1479 | 11:25 Glasgow International Airport | 1h30 | 12:55 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1483 | 12:40 Glasgow International Airport | 1h30 | 14:10 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1477 | 13:20 Glasgow International Airport | 1h30 | 14:50 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2612 | 14:30 Glasgow International Airport | 1h15 | 15:45 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2870 | 15:45 Glasgow International Airport | 1h40 | 17:25 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8725 | 15:45 Glasgow International Airport | 1h30 | 17:15 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1487 | 16:25 Glasgow International Airport | 1h25 | 17:50 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2888 | 16:45 Glasgow International Airport | 1h30 | 18:15 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8727 | 17:25 Glasgow International Airport | 1h35 | 19:00 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1489 | 18:40 Glasgow International Airport | 1h20 | 20:00 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
RK 329 | 19:00 Glasgow International Airport | 1h20 | 20:20 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8729 | 19:05 Glasgow International Airport | 1h30 | 20:35 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2411 | 19:15 Glasgow International Airport | 1h20 | 20:35 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1491 | 19:30 Glasgow International Airport | 1h20 | 20:50 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1471 | 20:50 Glasgow International Airport | 1h20 | 22:10 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2614 | 21:05 Glasgow International Airport | 1h10 | 22:15 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2866 | 21:20 Glasgow International Airport | 1h30 | 22:50 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Contemporary art gallery in a former chapel, showing changing exhibitions by modern and international artists near the city centre.
Museum of Earth sciences with dinosaur skeletons, fossils, and minerals. Compact, family-friendly, and useful for a rainy day.
Riverside green linking college backs and open meadows. Ideal for walking, punting views, and classic Cambridge photographs.
Lively square and shopping area with the market, historic streets, and buskers. A practical starting point for exploring the old centre.
Historic lane of colleges, chapels, and gateways. A rewarding walk for architecture, student atmosphere, and easy access to central sights.
A Cambridge creation: a rich dessert of vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce, whipped cream and meringue, long associated with Cambridge college dining.
A traditional Cambridgeshire farm dish of braised beef or mutton with onions and root vegetables, reflecting the county’s rural cooking heritage.
An old East Anglian fruit preserve made from windfall apples slowly cooked to a dark, tangy spread, once common in Cambridgeshire households.
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting just outside the city centre.
Long-running riverside restaurant known for modern European cooking and views over the Cam in a smart but relaxed room.
Popular city-centre pub serving cask ales and hearty British food in a lively, historic atmosphere.
Cambridge is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels and dining are above average, but walking and buses help keep transport costs manageable.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
While Cambridge has no airport itself, frequent flights to London destinations from Glasgow allow passengers to travel to the university city. Flights take between one hour 15 minutes and one hour 45 minutes not including onward travel from the arrival airport. There are frequent flights available with a range of airlines, including national carriers and budget options. All airports have great transport links for passengers to organize onward travel.
Several airlines offer Glasgow to Cambridge flights. These include British Airways, Eastern Airways, BA city flyer, EasyJet, Flybe, KLM, and Loganair. Information about the airline flights frequency, price, ticket options, departures, and arrivals are available on the omio site before booking. All the airlines operate to airports near Cambridge.
For non-stop flights, the length varies between one hour 15 minutes to one hour 40 minutes, depending on the airline. Flights with stopovers are unnecessary due to the frequency of direct flights.
In a day, the number of flights between Glasgow and Cambridge varies between 90 flights to 120 shared amongst all airlines. Some days there can be over 180 flights in a day between the two destinations. Passengers must be sure to check their arrival airport, and ensure there is enough time for their onward travel from their London airport to Cambridge.
Departure airport: Passengers will depart from Glasgow International Airport. The airport is accessible from the city center from the Buchanan bus station, and the bus takes 25 minutes to the airport. There is also airport express available to access the airport from the city center. Glasgow airport has various facilities such as hotels, rest zones, mobile charging, luggage storage, express WiFi, showers, shops, and eateries. For those on stopovers, the airport lounge can be accessed at a fee for comfortability.
Arrival airport: Flights between Glasgow and Cambridge use various arrival airports depending on the airline and the flight available. Airports near Cambridge include London Southend Airport, London Heathrow Airport, London Luton Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London City Airport, and London Stansted. All the airports are accessible by train and public buses. They also have airport express transport and taxis. The durations from the different airports to Cambridge city center vary, with National Express providing coach links from Victoria coach station, or trains from numerous London rail stations.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Cambridge by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Glasgow to Cambridge flights use the Glasgow International Airport to London Heathrow Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Cambridge airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Glasgow International Airport is 3 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Glasgow International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the main terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow International Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
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