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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cambridge to The Scottish Borders

Composite routes from Cambridge to The Scottish Borders

Cheapest
5 h 20 min
Car
481 km.
from $26
Other
6 h 46 min
420 km.
from $382.21
4 h 49 min
Bus, Plane
421 km.
from $94.49
12 h 45 min
420 km.
from $138.39
10 h 44 min
Train, Bus
420 km.
from $248.78
5 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
421 km.
from $102.62
5 h 47 min
Train, Plane
421 km.
from $219.09
5 h 48 min
Train, Plane
421 km.
from $181.91
5 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
421 km.
from $121.12
6 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
421 km.
from $128.16
6 h 23 min
Train, Plane
421 km.
from $229.41

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
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52

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

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from London City Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39

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

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$56.96–$177.21

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 Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cambridge Parkside to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$27.85–$40.50
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.23–$82.28
Bus from Cambridge to London
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 London Euston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
5 times a day

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

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 Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64
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

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

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

Bus operators

Borders Buses

Phone:
01896 754350
Email:
info@bordersbuses.co.uk
Website:
bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Market Hall to Lindean
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$7.59–$10.76

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to The Scottish Borders?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to The Scottish Borders is to fly and train which costs $46.74 - $184.78 and takes 4h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to The Scottish Borders?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to The Scottish Borders is to fly and train which takes 4h 49m and costs $46.74 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and The Scottish Borders?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to The Scottish Borders. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside and arriving at Lindean Bus Shelter via London Heathrow Airport and Market Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and The Scottish Borders?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to The Scottish Borders. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Galashiels via Peterborough and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Cambridge to The Scottish Borders?

The distance between Cambridge and The Scottish Borders is 630 km. The road distance is 482.6 km.

How do I travel from Cambridge to The Scottish Borders without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to The Scottish Borders without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs $206.52 - $347.83 .

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to The Scottish Borders?

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Cambridge to The Scottish Borders, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to The Scottish Borders bus from?

Cambridge to The Scottish Borders bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cambridge Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to The Scottish Borders train from?

Cambridge to The Scottish Borders train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to The Scottish Borders?

The best way to get from Cambridge to The Scottish Borders is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs $206.52 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the Cambridge to The Scottish Borders bus arrive?

Cambridge to The Scottish Borders bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Cambridge to The Scottish Borders train arrive?

Cambridge to The Scottish Borders train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to The Scottish Borders?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to The Scottish Borders is 483 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Cambridge to The Scottish Borders.

How do I get a train ticket from Cambridge to The Scottish Borders?

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Where can I stay near The Scottish Borders?

There are 316+ hotels available in The Scottish Borders. Prices start at $75.10 per night.
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