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 £19 - £50 and takes 10h 28m.

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 46m and costs £35 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Cambridge station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Drummer St Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

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 £65 - £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 £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £50 and takes 10h 28m, you could also fly, which costs £35 - £140 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cambridge bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway 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 2m 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 826+ 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

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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
£69–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
10h 28m
£19–48
Drive 326.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cambridgecar 326.3 mi
6h 2m
£80–116
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3h 46m
£38–132
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
£68–279
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
5h
£84–280
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
£100–288
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
4h 36m
£56–210
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 38m
£63–150
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
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 train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
5h 28m
£74–208

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 Drummer St Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Bus Station in around 10h 28m.

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