How to travel from Aberdeen to Cambridge, United Kingdom
The distance between Aberdeen and Cambridge is around 673km (418 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Cambridge by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cambridge → Aberdeen if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to London Luton (LTN), Train
Fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Cambridge.
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train via Edinburgh
Take the train to Edinburgh then Peterborough and then to Cambridge.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£125($145)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aberdeen and Cambridge
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Cambridge by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £110 ($130) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).
The distance between Aberdeen and Cambridge is around 673km (418 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 568km (353 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Aberdeen and Cambridge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Cambridge is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £135 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Cambridge, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £110 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Aberdeen and Cambridge. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Aberdeen to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
LNER, CrossCountry, First ScotRail Service, Caledonian Sleeper and East Midlands Railways run train services between Aberdeen and Cambridge. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 7h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Aberdeen and Cambridge. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Cambridge. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aberdeen to Cambridge. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Cambridge. instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Cambridge is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Cambridge. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Aberdeen and Cambridge. The distance is around 729km (453 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Cambridge is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Aberdeen and Cambridge
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to London Luton (LTN), Train + 5 similar | 2h 55m | £135($160) | hourly | 673km (418 miles) |
| Fly to Norwich (NWI), Train | 3h 35m | £310($370) | hourly | 680km (422 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 50m | £210($245) | hourly | 779km (484 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 3h 55m | £245($290) | hourly | 802km (498 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train | 3h 55m | £145($175) | hourly | 835km (519 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 10m | £150($175) | every 3 hours | 766km (476 miles) |
Train via Edinburgh + 2 similar | 6h 55m | £125($145) | every 3 hours | 784km (487 miles) |
| Train | 7h 10m | £110($130) | 6 times a week | 784km (487 miles) |
| Train via Sheffield | 9h 25m | £270($320) | once daily | 894km (555 miles) |
Drive | 8hrs | £83($100) | on demand | 729km (453 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Aberdeen and Cambridge
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
East Midlands Railways
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Airports near Cambridge
The following major airports near Cambridge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Cambridge
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 36km (23 miles) from Cambridge
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Cambridge