The average train between Scotland and Cambridge takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Scotland 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Scotland and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Cambridge station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Scotland to Cambridge train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Scotland to Cambridge train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Scotland to Cambridge train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Scotland and Cambridge is 578.3 km. The road distance is 653 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Cambridge via Edinburgh Waverley and Peterborough in around 6h 46m.