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Edinburgh (Waverley) to Cambridge by train
It takes an average of 7h 32m to travel from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Cambridge by train, over a distance of around 293 miles (471 km). There are normally 60 trains per day traveling from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Cambridge and tickets for this journey start from $59.56 when you book in advance.
| First train | 4:45 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 10:28 pm | |
| Departure station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Arrival station | Cambridge | |
| Journey time | From 4h 33m | |
| Distance | 293 miles (471 km) | |
| Frequency | 60 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $59.56 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway, Lumo |
Take the train from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Cambridge in 4 hours 33 minutes
If you want to travel from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Cambridge by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Cambridge by train to take around 7 hours 32 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 4 hours 33 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 60 trains per day running on this route, which spans 471 km. You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Cambridge.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Cambridge start from $59.56 when you book in advance.
If you want to know more about the journey, keep reading for train schedules, tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs, including first and last train times. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Cambridge?
The price of train tickets from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Cambridge starts at $59.56 one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Booking on the day is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or class.
1. Book in advance
2. Consider a Season Ticket
3. Use your Railcard
4. Split your tickets
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