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The average train between The Scottish Borders and Cambridge takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from The Scottish Borders 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 36m
Duration
391 mi
Distance
£168
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

The Scottish Borders to Cambridge train times

Trains run every 2 hours between The Scottish Borders and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from The Scottish Borders is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country14h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 39m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 38m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 38m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 39m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 38m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 38m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 39m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 38m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 38m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 39m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 38m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 38m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 39m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 38m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 38m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 38m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 39m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 38m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country5h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from The Scottish Borders 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 The Scottish Borders to Cambridge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 391.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between The Scottish Borders, Scotland and Cambridge, England?

You can take a train from Galashiels to Cambridge via Edinburgh Waverley and Peterborough in around 6h 57m.

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