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Trains from Cambridge (CBG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

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25

train journeys
per day

292

miles (471 kms)

4hrs 45 mins

fastest journey

05:23 / 01:09

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

8

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Cambridge (CBG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

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On a typical weekday there are 25 scheduled rail journeys between Cambridge and Edinburgh Waverley , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 25 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cambridge to Edinburgh Waverley is approximately 292 miles (471 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 42 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern, Grand Central, CrossCountry, Lumo, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Cambridge and Edinburgh Waverley.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cambridge to Edinburgh Waverley. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 45 mins.

Journeys from Cambridge to Edinburgh Waverley Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:23
    4 hrs 45 mins 1 change
    10:08
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:57
    5 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    11:14
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:10
    5 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    11:20
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:57
    5 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    12:14
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:00
    5 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    13:04
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:19
    5 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    13:21
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:00
    5 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    14:15
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:00
    5 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    15:09
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:14
    5 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    16:06
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:00
    5 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    16:16
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:53
    4 hrs 48 mins 1 change
    16:41
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:00
    5 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    17:14
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:35
    4 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    17:23
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:00
    5 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    18:16
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:14
    5 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    19:04
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:26
    5 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    19:09
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:44
    5 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    19:11
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:14
    5 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    20:05
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:00
    5 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    20:10
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:00
    5 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    21:14
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge to Edinburgh Waverley

About Cambridge Station

Station name Cambridge (CBG)
Address Cambridge station, Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:10 - 23:00
Saturday 05:10 - 23:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Edinburgh Waverley Station

Station name Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Address Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BB
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 22:00
Saturday 06:00 - 22:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cambridge and Edinburgh Waverley

The travel time between Cambridge and Edinburgh Waverley by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 42 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 45 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cambridge and Edinburgh Waverley vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 25 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:23, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:09.

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Amenities on trains between Cambridge and Edinburgh Waverley can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cambridge & Edinburgh Waverley. owever, there are 25 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern, Grand Central, CrossCountry, Lumo, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Cambridge and Edinburgh Waverley.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Cambridge and Edinburgh Waverley, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.