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

The cheapest way to get from Waterbeach to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £40 - £130 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waterbeach to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Waterbeach and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterbeach to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Gibson Close and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Parkside, St Margaret's Bus Station and Asda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Waterbeach and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Waterbeach to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Waterbeach and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Ely and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Waterbeach to Edinburgh?

The distance between Waterbeach and Edinburgh is 356 miles. The road distance is 331.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waterbeach to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Waterbeach to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterbeach to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Waterbeach to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Waterbeach to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Waterbeach to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 11h 52m.

Where does the Waterbeach to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Waterbeach to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Waterbeach to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Waterbeach to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterbeach to Edinburgh is 331 miles. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Waterbeach to Edinburgh.

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

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Waterbeach to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Waterbeach 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 Ely to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 28m
£71–119
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Waterbeach to Cambridgetrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3h 50m
£41–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Asda to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
11h 52m
£47–128
Drive 329.3 mi
1. Drive from Waterbeach to Edinburghcar 329.3 mi
6h 1m
£81–116
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Ely to Sheffieldtrain Norwich - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 35m
£60–281
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Waterbeach to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 35m
£110–313
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Waterbeach to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 4m
£95–295
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Waterbeach to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 37m
£67–215
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 42m
£54–138
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Waterbeach to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 28m
£72–203
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Waterbeach to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 27m
£66–294

Waterbeach to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 353.9 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Waterbeach to Edinburgh Waverley via Ely and Peterborough in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gibson Close to Edinburgh, Bus Station via The Busway Parkside, Parkside, St Margaret's Bus Station, M&S, and Asda in around 11h 52m.

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