Cambridge Station to Edinburgh Trains

Cambridge Station to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge Station and Edinburgh takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge Station to 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.

5h 25m
Duration: 359 mi
Distance: £160
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 15m

£125–184

Cambridge Station to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cambridge Station and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge Station is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

6:00 PM → 11:32 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
7:00 PM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
5h 35m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:27 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:27 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:27 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:27 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:29 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
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