Cambridge to Edinburgh Trains

Cambridge to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Edinburgh takes 5h 25m 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 25m
Duration: 359 mi
Distance: £154
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 15m

£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 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 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, October 20, 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, October 21, 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, October 22, 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
Show more

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:27 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 33m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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