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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cambridge is to bus which costs £50 - £70 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cambridge is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs £35 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Parkside via Lost Village Festival Site. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Cambridge via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Cambridge?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cambridge is 361 miles. The road distance is 328.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Edinburgh to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cambridge bus from?

Edinburgh to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cambridge train from?

Edinburgh to Cambridge train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cambridge is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £70 and takes 9h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £35 - £130 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cambridge bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Cambridge train arrive?

Edinburgh to Cambridge train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Cambridge is 328 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Edinburgh to Cambridge.

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

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Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 825+ hotels available in Cambridge.

Edinburgh to Cambridge - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cambridge 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 11m
£64–114
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3h 45m
£38–122
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Lost Village Festival Sitebus Lv2
2. Take the bus from Lost Village Festival Site to Parksidebus Lv1
9h 35m
£51–70
Drive 326.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cambridgecar 326.3 mi
6h 3m
£79–114
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain
8h 24m
£73–278
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
4h 59m
£84–260
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
4h 41m
£98–272
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Parksidebus
5h 7m
£48–144
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
4h 27m
£52–135
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Parksidebus
5h 49m
£56–143

Edinburgh to Cambridge by train

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5h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 359.2 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cambridge via Peterborough in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Parkside via Lost Village Festival Site in around 9h 35m.

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