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Trip Overview

The average train between East Kilbride and Cambridge takes 7h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from East Kilbride to Cambridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 46m
Duration
417 mi
Distance
£178
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain train
  3. Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain train
7h 51m
£132–217

East Kilbride to Cambridge train times

Trains run every 2 hours between East Kilbride and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Kilbride is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 7h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 34m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country14h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 12m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 11m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 11m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 15m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 3m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 30m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 15m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 3m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 30m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 15m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 3m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 30m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 15m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 3m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 30m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country6h 38m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from East Kilbride to Cambridge? 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 East Kilbride to Cambridge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 417.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Cambridge, England?

You can take a train from East Kilbride to Cambridge via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Peterborough in around 7h 51m.

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