The average train between Cambridge and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Cambridge and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 2:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cambridge to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
Cambridge to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
The distance between Cambridge and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 474.5 km. The road distance is 590 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Edinburgh Airport via Peterborough, Edinburgh Waverley, and St Andrew Square in around 5h 57m.