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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Scotland takes 6h 52m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge to Scotland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 52m
Duration
406 mi
Distance
£172
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train
  2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
6h 24m
£128–209

Cambridge to Scotland train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cambridge and Scotland. 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 Scotland at 2:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 38m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 34m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 38m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 34m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 38m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 34m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 23m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 38m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 37m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 48m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cambridge to Scotland? 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.

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  • Distance: 406 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Glasgow Queen Street via Peterborough and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 24m.

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