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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Cambridge

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Cambridge

Cheapest
6 h
Car
530 km.
from $29
Fastest
1 h 11 min
Plane
Other
6 h 36 min
Bus
583 km.
from €390

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$20.25–$151.89
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$291.13

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,202.49

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$177.21
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$202.52
Plane from Glasgow Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$202.52
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$215.18
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$1,012.62
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$607.57
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$265.81

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$56.96–$177.21

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.50–$82.28

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Peterborough
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$43.04–$69.62

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Luton Airport to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.04–$88.60
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$164.55–$506.31

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterborough
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$189.87–$278.47

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

Great Northern

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
greatnorthernrail.com/
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$32.91–$45.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cambridge?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cambridge is to fly which costs $33.70 - $152.17 and takes 3h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cambridge?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cambridge is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $33.70 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Cambridge via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Cambridge?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cambridge is 578 km. The road distance is 530.3 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Cambridge without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $206.52 - $315.22 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Cambridge?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Edinburgh to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cambridge train from?

Edinburgh to Cambridge train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cambridge is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $206.52 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $33.70 - $152.17 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cambridge train arrive?

Edinburgh to Cambridge train services, operated by LNER, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Cambridge is 530 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Edinburgh to Cambridge.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Cambridge?

Book your Edinburgh to Cambridge train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 688+ hotels available in Cambridge. Prices start at $60.21 per night.
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