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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Leith takes 5h 25m 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.

5h 25m
Duration
359 mi
Distance
£154
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 18m
£120–179

Cambridge to Leith train times

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 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 33m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 29m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 27m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 12m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 32m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 29m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 27m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 29m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 27m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 12m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 33m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 29m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 12m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 33m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 29m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 359.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Leith, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Edinburgh Waverley via Peterborough in around 5h 18m.

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