How to travel from Inverness to Cambridge, United Kingdom

The distance between Inverness and Cambridge is around 748km (465 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Inverness to Cambridge by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to London Luton (LTN), Train

Fly from Inverness (INV) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Cambridge.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £145($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh then Peterborough and then to Cambridge.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Birmingham Navigation Street and then to Cambridge Fair Street.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £61($72)
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Drive

Drive to Cambridge.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance811km (504 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Inverness and Cambridge

There are several options for getting from Inverness to Cambridge by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £61 ($72) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($175).

The distance between Inverness and Cambridge is around 748km (465 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 649km (403 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Inverness and Cambridge by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Inverness to Cambridge is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £145 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Inverness and Cambridge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £61 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Inverness and Cambridge. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Inverness to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh and Peterborough. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

First ScotRail Service, LNER and CrossCountry run train services between Inverness and Cambridge. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 8hrs, 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 Inverness and Cambridge. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Inverness to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham Navigation Street. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Inverness and Cambridge. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inverness to Cambridge. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Cambridge. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Inverness and Cambridge. The distance is around 811km (504 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inverness to Cambridge is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £170 ($200).

How do I get from Inverness to Cambridge

Compare travel optionsbetween Inverness and Cambridge

Transport options from Inverness to Cambridge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to London Luton (LTN), Train + 4 similar
3h 10m
£145($175)
every 2 hours748km (465 miles)
Plane and Train3h 35m
£170($200)
every 2 hours852km (529 miles)
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train4h 10m
£245($290)
every 2 hours863km (537 miles)
Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train4h 15m
£125($145)
every 2 hours910km (565 miles)
Train and Plane5h 55m
£160($190)
every 4 hours880km (547 miles)
Train
8hrs
£135($160)
4 times a day877km (545 miles)
Bus
13hrs
£61($72)
5 times a week941km (585 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
£90($110)
on demand811km (504 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