The average train between Waterbeach and Edinburgh takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Waterbeach to Edinburgh. 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 hourly between Waterbeach and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Waterbeach is at 6:57 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Waterbeach to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Waterbeach to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Waterbeach station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Waterbeach to Edinburgh train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Waterbeach to Edinburgh train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Waterbeach to Edinburgh train tickets online with Great Northern, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Waterbeach and Edinburgh is 465.5 km. The road distance is 570 km.
You can take a train from Waterbeach to Edinburgh Waverley via Ely and Peterborough in around 5h 31m.