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

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25

train journeys
per day

292

miles (471 kms)

5hrs 11 mins

fastest journey

05:40 / 00:15

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

8

routes

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

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

The distance by rail from Edinburgh Waverley to Cambridge is approximately 292 miles (471 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 44 mins.

Lumo, CrossCountry, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and Cambridge.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Edinburgh Waverley to Cambridge. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 11 mins.

Journeys from Edinburgh Waverley to Cambridge Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:40
    5 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    11:00
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:06
    5 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    11:53
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:26
    5 hrs 34 mins 1 change
    12:00
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:30
    5 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    12:41
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:00
    5 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    13:41
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:30
    5 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    14:00
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:30
    5 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    14:41
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:00
    5 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    15:41
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:00
    6 hrs 1 change - overtaken train
    16:00
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:03
    5 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    16:00
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:24
    4 hrs 47 mins 1 change
    16:11
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:00
    5 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    17:41
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:00
    6 hrs 2 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    18:02
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:07
    5 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    18:02
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:30
    5 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    18:41
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:00
    5 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    19:41
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:30
    5 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    20:03
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:30
    5 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    20:53
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:13
    4 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    21:11
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:30
    5 hrs 2 changes
    21:30
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Cambridge
    Edinburgh Waverley to Cambridge

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

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Cambridge

The travel time between Edinburgh Waverley and Cambridge by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 44 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 11 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Cambridge 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 05:40, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:15.

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

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

Lumo, CrossCountry, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and Cambridge.

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