Edinburgh to Cambridge Trains

Edinburgh to Cambridge trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Cambridge takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Cambridge. 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 13m
Duration: 359 mi
Distance: £149
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 13m

£125–175

Edinburgh to Cambridge train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

8:20 PM → 8:09 AM
Arrives next day
11h 49m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:30 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 4:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:30 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 4:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:30 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 4:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:30 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 4:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 32m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:30 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 3:07 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 4:08 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 5:07 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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