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Cambridge to Edinburgh train prices and times

Looking to travel from Cambridge to Edinburgh? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £24.10, with average prices for this route around £25.30.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
05:23 Cambridge	10:07 Edinburgh (Waverley)	4h 44m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:57 Cambridge	11:14 Edinburgh (Waverley)	5h 17m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:10 Cambridge	11:20 Edinburgh (Waverley)	5h 10m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:57 Cambridge	12:14 Edinburgh (Waverley)	5h 17m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:22 Cambridge	13:05 Edinburgh (Waverley)	5h 43m, No direct	Find Tickets
08:00 Cambridge	13:05 Paris	5h 5m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Cambridge to Edinburgh train route details

First train

05:23

Last train

21:00

Departure station

Cambridge

Arrival station

Edinburgh

Journey time

4h 44m

Distance

293 miles

Price

£24.10*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia

How to book cheap train tickets from Cambridge to Edinburgh

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Cambridge to Edinburgh can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Cambridge to Edinburgh, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cambridge to Edinburgh ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Cambridge to Edinburgh train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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Cambridge to Edinburgh train prices and times

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