What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which costs £40 - £130 and takes 4h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Lost Village Festival Site. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cambridge and Edinburgh is 361 miles. The road distance is 328.8 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £110 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Cambridge to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Edinburgh bus from?

Cambridge to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Edinburgh train from?

Cambridge to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 9h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Cambridge to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Cambridge to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lost Village Festival Site station.

Where does the Cambridge to Edinburgh train arrive?

Cambridge to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Edinburgh is 329 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Cambridge to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Cambridge to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2641+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Cambridge to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cambridge to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 18m
£113–172
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 6m
£40–122
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Lost Village Festival Sitebus Lv1
2. Take the bus from Lost Village Festival Site to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Lv2
9h 50m
£61–159
Drive 326.9 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Edinburghcar 326.9 mi
6h 3m
£82–118
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3h 24m
£42–111
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 40m
£198–292
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 23m
£116–291
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 52m
£113–304
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 19m
£58–156

Cambridge to Edinburgh by train

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5h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 359.2 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Edinburgh Waverley via Peterborough in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Lost Village Festival Site in around 9h 50m.

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