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Cambridge to Edinburgh (Waverley) Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Cambridge to Edinburgh (Waverley)? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as AU$53.07, with average prices for this route around AU$53.07.

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

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
16:00 5 hours 14 minutes, Changes required Cambridge	21:14 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
17:00 5 hours 8 minutes, Changes required Cambridge	22:08 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
18:00 5 hours 5 minutes, Changes required Cambridge	23:05 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
18:00 5 hours 16 minutes, Changes required Cambridge	23:16 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
19:00 5 hours 43 minutes, Changes required Cambridge	00:43 +1 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
21:00 11 hours 9 minutes, Changes required Cambridge	08:09 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Cambridge to Edinburgh (Waverley) Train Route Details

First train

05:23

Last train

21:00

Departure station

Cambridge

Arrival station

Edinburgh (Waverley)

Journey time

4 hours 44 minutes

Distance

471 km

Price

AU$53.07*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia

How to book cheap train tickets from Cambridge to Edinburgh (Waverley)

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Cambridge to Edinburgh (Waverley) during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cambridge to Edinburgh (Waverley) for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more 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 (Waverley), 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%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group 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 (Waverley) train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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Cambridge to Edinburgh (Waverley) Train prices and times

Cambridge to Edinburgh (Waverley) Train Route Details