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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and The Scottish Borders takes 6h 57m 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 57m
Duration
392 mi
Distance
£168
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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 8:00 PM which arrives into The Scottish Borders at 3:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 6h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail12h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 22m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 40m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 22m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 40m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 22m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 40m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 22m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 39m • 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 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 4m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 4m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 4m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail7h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 22m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 40m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 37m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 35m • 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.

Map of how to get from Cambridge to The Scottish Borders.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 391.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and The Scottish Borders, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Galashiels via Peterborough and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 10m.

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