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4.6Travel Information from Edinburgh to Cambridge
 Distance | 291 miles (469 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $56 - $28 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $28 (€25) • 12 h 20 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $56 (€51) • 4 h 35 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or LNER |
Take a train or bus to travel 291 miles (469 km) from Edinburgh to Cambridge. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or LNER among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Edinburgh to Cambridge.
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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Cambridge
Travel to Cambridge easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Cambridge.
There are 2 travel options between Edinburgh and Cambridge. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Cambridge from Edinburgh is by taking a bus, which costs on average $28 (€25).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Edinburgh to Cambridge:
Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of ().
Taking a bus costs $28 (€25) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $56 (€51).
The quickest way to travel to Cambridge from Edinburgh is by train, which takes on average 4 h 35 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Cambridge by bus takes 12 h 20 min on average.
The distance is approximately 291 miles (469 km) from Edinburgh to Cambridge.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Cambridge is:
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 68 flights per day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Edinburgh to Cambridge as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Edinburgh to Cambridge:
The following travel companies offer services from Edinburgh to Cambridge:
- FlixBus can take you to Cambridge by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Edinburgh to Cambridge for $28 (€25).
- Travel with LNER, Lumo or CrossCountry for trains to Cambridge. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for LNER Edinburgh to Cambridge tickets on Omio for $56 (€51).
Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Cambridge with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus with.
- Direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cambridge as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Edinburgh and Cambridge.
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