How to get from Cambridge to Edinburgh
- 478 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cambridge to Edinburgh: train. The two cities are about 478 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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478 km
Cambridge to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cambridge → LondontrainGreat Northern·1h 11m
- 2London → EdinburghtrainLNER·4h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 9
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Great Northern, LNER; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cambridge to Edinburgh works
Start with a Great Northern train from Cambridge to London, about 1h 11m. Transfer in London and continue by LNER train on to Edinburgh (4h 25m). In total it's roughly €66 over 6h 7m, 1 transfer.
Cambridge to Edinburgh: common questions
Is there a train from Cambridge to Edinburgh?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Edinburgh from Cambridge?
About 478 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Cambridge to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with Great Northern, LNER.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Edinburgh?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Great Northern, LNER
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026