How to travel from Perth to Cambridge, United Kingdom

The distance between Perth and Cambridge is around 633km (393 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Perth 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 Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Stansted (STN).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £115($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

6 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £58($69)
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Drive

Drive to Cambridge.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance648km (403 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Cambridge

There are several options for getting from Perth to Cambridge by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £58 ($69) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($140).

The distance between Perth and Cambridge is around 633km (393 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 520km (323 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from Perth and Cambridge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perth to Cambridge is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £115 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Cambridge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £58 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perth and Cambridge. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perth to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh and Peterborough. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER and CrossCountry run train services between Perth and Cambridge. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 5m, 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 Perth and Cambridge. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perth to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Broxden Lamberkine Drive, Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham Navigation Street. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.

Scottish Citylink and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Perth and Cambridge. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Cambridge. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Stansted (STN). instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Perth and Cambridge. The distance is around 648km (403 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Cambridge is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

How do I get from Perth to Cambridge

Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Cambridge

Transport options from Perth to Cambridge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
3h 30m
£115($140)
hourly633km (393 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, Fly3h 30m
£130($155)
hourly692km (430 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane3h 55m
£130($150)
hourly636km (395 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane4hrs
£155($185)
hourly691km (429 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 20m
£195($230)
hourly734km (456 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 50m
£185($220)
hourly739km (459 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 50m
£160($190)
hourly749km (465 miles)
Train
6h 5m
£105($125)
hourly668km (415 miles)
Bus
10h 45m
£58($69)
5 times a week763km (474 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
£74($87)
on demand648km (403 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