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Outbound fromEdinburgh (Waverley) to Cambridge by train
It takes an average of 7h 6m to travel from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Cambridge by train, over a distance of around 293 miles (471 km). There are normally 43 trains per day travelling from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Cambridge and tickets for this journey start from £35.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:28 | |
| Departure station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Arrival station | Cambridge | |
| Journey time | From 4h 33m | |
| Distance | 293 miles (471 km) | |
| Frequency | 43 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £35.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway, Lumo |
Travelling from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Cambridge by train
Looking to travel from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Cambridge by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 7 hours 6 minutes to travel from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Cambridge by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 33 minutes though. You'll usually find 43 trains per day running along the 293 miles (471 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Cambridge, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo or Greater Anglia to get to Cambridge. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Cambridge in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £35.30.
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Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Cambridge
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Edinburgh (Waverley) to Cambridge is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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