Cambridge to The Scottish Borders Trains

Cambridge to The Scottish Borders trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and The Scottish Borders takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge to The Scottish Borders. 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 51m
Duration: 392 mi
Distance: £168
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain

7h 11m

£132–200

Cambridge to The Scottish Borders train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cambridge and The Scottish Borders. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 7:00 PM which arrives into The Scottish Borders at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:00 PM → 12:04 AM
Arrives next day
7h 4m • 2 changes
7:00 PM → 7:07 AM
Arrives next day
12h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:37 AM
6h 22m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 3:35 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:37 AM
6h 22m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 3:35 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:37 AM
6h 22m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 3:35 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:37 AM
6h 22m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 3:35 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:37 AM
6h 22m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 3:35 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:37 AM
6h 22m • 2 changes
5:58 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:37 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 3:36 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cambridge to The Scottish Borders? 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.