Train Edinburgh to Cambridge from £136 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Cambridge takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is a train service every few hours 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 8m
Duration: 359 mi
Distance: £136
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 11m

£91–171

Edinburgh to Cambridge train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, April 11, 2026

3:30 PM → 8:04 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
4:30 PM → 9:01 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
5:30 PM → 10:03 PM
4h 33m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, April 12, 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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Departing Monday, April 13, 2026

6:30 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 14, 2026

1:24 AM → 8:09 AM
6h 45m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 15, 2026

1:24 AM → 8:09 AM
6h 45m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 16, 2026

1:24 AM → 8:09 AM
6h 45m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 32m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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