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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cambridge to Edinburgh

Composite routes from Cambridge to Edinburgh

Cheapest
6 h 1 min
Car
528 km.
from $29
Fastest
1 h 11 min
Plane
Other
6 h 37 min
Bus
581 km.
from €390

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$20.25–$151.89
Plane from Luton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$227.84

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$177.21
Plane from Luton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$202.52
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$202.52
Plane from Luton Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$215.18

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from London City Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$278.47

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cambridge to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52
Bus from Leicester to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

Train operators

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Cambridge to King's
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.50–$82.28

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$43.04–$69.62

National Express

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

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cambridge to Peterborough
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.04–$88.60
Train from Sheffield to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$164.55–$506.31

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
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 Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92

Great Northern

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Edinburgh is to bus which costs $53.26 - $81.52 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $34.78 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cambridge and Edinburgh is 578 km. The road distance is 529.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $195.65 - $315.22 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Cambridge to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Edinburgh bus from?

Cambridge to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Edinburgh train from?

Cambridge to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $195.65 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $53.26 - $81.52 and takes 9h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $34.78 - $152.17 and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Cambridge to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Cambridge to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester station.

What is the time difference between Cambridge and Edinburgh?

It is currently 19:14 at both, Cambridge and Edinburgh.

Where does the Cambridge to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Edinburgh is 530 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Cambridge to Edinburgh.

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

Book your Cambridge to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Cambridge to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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