Cambridge to Edinburgh Trains

Cambridge to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Edinburgh takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. The train service runs several times per day 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 16m
Duration: 359 mi
Distance: £153
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 16m

£120–179

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 7:00 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:00 AM → 4:27 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 5:29 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 6:27 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 7:30 PM
5h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:27 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:27 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:27 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:27 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:27 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cambridge to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.