How to get from Edinburgh to Cambridge
- 478 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train + bus, 7h 21m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Edinburgh to Cambridge. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 21m by train, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 478 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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478 km
Edinburgh to Cambridge: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Edinburgh → LondontrainLNER·4h 32m
- 2London → London StanstedbusAirport shuttle bus·1h 10m
- 3London Stansted → CambridgebusLocal bus·58m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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 Thu, Oct 8
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with LNER, Airport shuttle bus, Local bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Edinburgh to Cambridge works
Start with a LNER train from Edinburgh to London, about 4h 32m. Transfer in London and continue by Local bus bus on to Cambridge (58 min). In total it's roughly €64 over 7h 21m, 2 transfers.
Edinburgh to Cambridge: common questions
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Cambridge?
The most useful route takes about 7h 21m by train, bus, 2 transfers.
Is there a train from Edinburgh to Cambridge?
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.
Is there a bus from Edinburgh to Cambridge?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Cambridge from Edinburgh?
About 478 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Edinburgh to Cambridge cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €64. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Edinburgh to Cambridge?
On this route you travel with LNER, Airport shuttle bus, Local bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cambridge?
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: LNER, Airport shuttle bus, Local bus
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026