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 - £120 and takes 3h 57m.

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 57m and costs £40 - £120.

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 and Lost Village Festival Site. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

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 31m.

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 31m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m 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 31m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 11h 14m.

Where does the Waterbeach to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Waterbeach to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lost Village Festival Site 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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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 10 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 31m
£109–177
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 57m
£44–118
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
11h 14m
£61–159
Drive 329.3 mi
1. Drive from Waterbeach to Edinburghcar 329.3 mi
6h 1m
£82–118
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Ely to Sheffieldtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 43m
£194–290
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
4h 59m
£114–332
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 39m
£119–297
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 39m
£81–206
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 52m
£60–163
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 28m
£82–242

Waterbeach to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 353.9 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gibson Close to Edinburgh, Bus Station via The Busway Parkside, Parkside, and Lost Village Festival Site in around 11h 14m.

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