Edinburgh to Cambridge train
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Fastest train times from Edinburgh to Cambridge
Fastest Journey
4 h 52 m
Average
5 h
Trains per day
5
Distance
470 km
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Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Cambridge
 | Distance | 291 miles (469 km) |
 | Average train duration | 4 h 52 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $227 (€200) |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train providers | Cross Country or London North Eastern Railway |
Trains from Edinburgh to Cambridge cover the 291 miles (469 km) long journey taking on average 4 h 52 min with our travel partners like Cross Country or London North Eastern Railway. There are direct train services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $225 (€198), but the average price of train tickets is $227 (€200). Travelers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Cambridge.
Train companies: CrossCountry from Edinburgh to Cambridge trains
For as little as $225 (€198) you can travel by train to Cambridge from Edinburgh with CrossCountry. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train from Edinburgh to Cambridge you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
Looking for trains from Edinburgh to Cambridge? CrossCountry is one of the best companies to travel with on the 291 miles (469 km) route between Edinburgh and Cambridge. As an official travel partner of CrossCountry, Omio quickly shows you the latest CrossCountry train schedules and timetables, tickets and offers (such as baggage allowance and amenities provided onboard), travel information, and prices so that you can check for ideal departure and arrival times, compare the fastest Edinburgh to Cambridge routes, find the best amenities to make your trip smooth and easy, and buy the most affordable CrossCountry train tickets that fit your budget. If you use the Omio app to search for trains from Edinburgh to Cambridge, you can quickly see if the CrossCountry ticket is a mobile ticket, making it easy for you to go paperless when taking a train. Once you’re ready, book your Edinburgh - Cambridge train now on Omio quickly and easily and enjoy your upcoming trip with CrossCountry!
Travel Tips: Trains from Edinburgh to Cambridge
There are a few train stations in Edinburgh to start your trip from including Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Park. In Cambridge you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Cambridge and Cambridge North.
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Cambridge.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley, which is located around 0.4 miles (660 m) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Cambridge, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city center.
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Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
Metro: No metro available.
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