How to travel from Dumfries to Cambridge, United Kingdom

The distance between Dumfries and Cambridge is around 472km (293 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Dumfries to Cambridge by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Stansted (STN).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Carlisle then London Euston and then to Cambridge.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £170($205)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Abington Service Area then Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Cambridge Fair Street.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £46($55)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Cambridge.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance472km (293 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Cambridge

There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Cambridge by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).

The distance between Dumfries and Cambridge is around 472km (293 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 403km (250 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Dumfries and Cambridge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Cambridge is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £125 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Cambridge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Cambridge. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle, London Euston and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, Great Northern, Thameslink, LNER and CrossCountry run train services between Dumfries and Cambridge. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dumfries and Cambridge. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dumfries to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Abington Service Area and Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.

Stagecoach West Scotland and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Dumfries and Cambridge. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Cambridge. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Stansted (STN). instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Dumfries and Cambridge. The distance is around 472km (293 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Cambridge is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around £170 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Cambridge

Transport options from Dumfries to Cambridge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
3h 55m
£135($160)
every 4 hours723km (449 miles)
Train to Haymarket, plane4h 25m
£140($170)
every 4 hours701km (436 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central, plane4h 30m
£185($220)
every 4 hours722km (448 miles)
Train to Haymarket, plane4h 50m
£215($255)
every 4 hours799km (496 miles)
Train to Haymarket, plane5h 15m
£215($255)
every 4 hours803km (499 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central, plane5h 15m
£235($275)
every 4 hours821km (510 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 55m
£125($150)
every 4 hours697km (433 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
£170($205)
hourly625km (388 miles)
Train via Carlisle5h 30m
£90($105)
4 times a week530km (330 miles)
Bus
9h 55m
£46($55)
5 times a week674km (419 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
£82($95)
on demand472km (293 miles)

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Airports near Cambridge

The following major airports near Cambridge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Cambridge
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Cambridge
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Cambridge