Edinburgh Waverley to Cambridge Trains

Edinburgh Waverley to Cambridge trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh Waverley and Cambridge takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh Waverley 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.

5h 14m
Duration: 359 mi
Distance: £159
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 11m

£133–184

Edinburgh Waverley to Cambridge train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Edinburgh Waverley and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Waverley is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:30 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 4:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:30 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 4:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 32m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:30 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 3:07 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 4:08 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 5:07 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

7:30 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 4:02 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
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