Motherwell to Cambridge trains

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The average train between Motherwell and Cambridge takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Motherwell 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.

6h 35m
Duration: 395 mi
Distance: £169
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Motherwell to Cambridge train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Motherwell and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:13 AM → 5:07 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:48 AM → 12:02 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
10:05 AM → 4:02 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
12:02 PM → 6:11 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:48 AM → 12:02 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
10:05 AM → 4:02 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
12:02 PM → 6:11 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:48 AM → 12:02 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
10:05 AM → 4:02 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
12:02 PM → 6:11 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:48 AM → 12:02 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
10:05 AM → 4:02 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
12:02 PM → 6:11 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:48 AM → 12:02 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
10:05 AM → 4:02 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
12:02 PM → 6:11 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:59 AM → 12:02 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 4:02 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Motherwell 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 Motherwell to Cambridge.

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Distance: 395.4 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and Cambridge, England?

You can take a train from Motherwell to Cambridge via Edinburgh Waverley and Peterborough in around 6h 48m.

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