The average train between Cambridge and University of Edinburgh takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge to University of Edinburgh. 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 University of Edinburgh. 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 University of Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to University of Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at University of Edinburgh station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Cambridge to University of Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to University of Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Cambridge to University of Edinburgh train tickets online with Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Cambridge and University of Edinburgh is 468.7 km. The road distance is 579 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to University of Edinburgh via Peterborough and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 30m.