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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cambridge to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $70, while a train costs an average of $130.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$130 Average price | $76 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $165 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 37m Average total duration 12h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Edinburgh:
A flight is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cambridge to Edinburgh costing on average $76.
A flight is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Edinburgh costing on average $130.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 13m.
Bus takes on average 12h 37m.
The journey is about 1h 46m faster (4h 43m by train vs 6h 29m by car) and roughly $34 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($130 vs $165). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Cambridge to Edinburgh
How to get from Cambridge to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Edinburgh is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RK 12731:10 PM1h20London Stansted Airport2:30 PMEdinburgh Airport$641One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- RK 12731:10 PM1h20London Stansted Airport2:30 PMEdinburgh Airport$641One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- U23149:35 PM1h15London Stansted Airport10:50 PMEdinburgh Airport$751One-way0 transfers
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W328767:55 AM5h15Cambridge station (CBG)1:10 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1051One-way3 transfers - C02000+G66987+W453917:51 AM5h19Cambridge station (CBG)1:10 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1051One-way2 transfers
- C02000+C18616 · C93331+G669877:31 AM5h39Cambridge North (CMB)1:10 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1051One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM13h20Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)6:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$851One-way1 transfer
NX777 · NX1831:50 AM15h25Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)5:15 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$901One-way1 transfer
- U23049:10 PM1h20London Luton Airport10:30 PMEdinburgh Airport$721One-way0 transfers
- U230811:45 AM1h20London Stansted Airport1:05 PMEdinburgh Airport$721One-way0 transfers
- U26011:25 PM1h20London Luton Airport2:45 PMEdinburgh Airport$721One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Edinburgh:
A flight is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cambridge to Edinburgh costing on average $76.
A flight is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Edinburgh costing on average $130.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 13m.
Bus takes on average 12h 37m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with easyJet, Ryanair to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 25 direct flights per day with easyJet, Ryanair.
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