The average train between Cambridge and Leith takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge to Leith. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Cambridge and Leith. 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 Leith at 1:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Leith. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Leith station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Cambridge to Leith train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Leith train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Cambridge to Leith train tickets online with Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Cambridge and Leith is 471 km. The road distance is 578 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Edinburgh Waverley via Peterborough in around 5h 18m.