Train Cambridge to Edinburgh from £139 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Edinburgh takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 29m
Duration: 359 mi
Distance: £139
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 17m

£114–174

Cambridge to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cambridge and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, April 10, 2026

7:02 PM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
5h 33m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, April 11, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:27 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 32m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 12:29 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, April 12, 2026

11:01 AM → 4:27 PM
5h 26m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 5:29 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 6:27 PM
5h 26m • 1 change
2:01 PM → 7:30 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 13, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:27 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 32m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 30m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 14, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:27 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 32m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 30m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 15, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:27 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:58 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 32m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 30m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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