Journey information
Overview: Cambridge to Edinburgh flight
Flights from Cambridge to Edinburgh depart on average 35 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
There are 24 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:50, the last at 22:35. The fastest flight covers the 470 km distance in 1h 15m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 470 km |
Average flight duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Flights per day 35 |
Direct flights 24 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
Cheapest month to travel September |
First flight 05:50 |
Last flight 22:35 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Cambridge to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£224
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Flights per day
39
Distance
470 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Cambridge to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Edinburgh will cost around £224 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £61.
Of the 39 flights that leave Cambridge for Edinburgh every day 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 470 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
U2318
RK 9817
U2314
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U2605
U2314
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U2605
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BA8718Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Cambridge to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £71.
Distance: 470 km
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£87 Average Price | £106 Average Price | £63 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 0m Average total duration 11h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cambridge to Edinburgh flight times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Edinburgh flights for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
U2601 | 08:15 London Luton Airport | 1h20 | 09:35 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2861 | 08:35 London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 10:05 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1442 | 08:40 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 10:05 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LX317+ LH2369 · LH2492 | 09:00 London Heathrow Airport | 7h50 | 16:50 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
OS332 · OS185+ LH2492 | 09:05 London Heathrow Airport | 7h45 | 16:50 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1394+ BA8874 | 09:05 London Heathrow Airport | 2h55 | 12:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA1394+ BA8984 | 09:05 London Heathrow Airport | 6h50 | 15:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
U2310 | 09:10 London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 10:30 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH901 · LH962 | 09:30 London Heathrow Airport | 7h25 | 16:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH901 · LH106 · LH2492 | 09:30 London Heathrow Airport | 7h20 | 16:50 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
LH903 · LH962 | 10:30 London Heathrow Airport | 6h25 | 16:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
RK 596 | 10:30 London Stansted Airport | 1h25 | 11:55 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1446 | 10:40 London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 12:10 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH905 · LH962 | 11:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h25 | 16:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA8752+ BA8984 | 11:35 London City Airport | 4h20 | 15:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA1448 | 11:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 13:15 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LX319+ LX8290 | 12:05 London Heathrow Airport | 7h50 | 19:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LX457+ LX8290 | 12:15 London City Airport | 7h40 | 19:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA1398+ BA8984 | 12:50 London Heathrow Airport | 3h05 | 15:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LX333+ LX8290 | 13:45 London Heathrow Airport | 6h10 | 19:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA1452 | 13:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 15:20 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
OS336 · OS219+ OS7213 | 14:50 London Heathrow Airport | 8h25 | 23:15 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
RK 1273 | 15:15 London Stansted Airport | 1h25 | 16:40 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1454 | 15:30 London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 17:00 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH911 · LH964 | 16:30 London Heathrow Airport | 6h45 | 23:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA1456 | 16:55 London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 18:25 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH915 · LH964 | 17:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h45 | 23:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
U2815 | 18:00 London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 19:30 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH917 · LH964 | 18:30 London Heathrow Airport | 4h45 | 23:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
U2605 | 18:35 London Luton Airport | 1h15 | 19:50 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1460 | 18:55 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 20:20 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1464 | 20:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 21:25 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
RK 9823 | 21:25 London Stansted Airport | 1h25 | 22:50 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
LH921 · LH960 | 06:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h50 | 12:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA1438 | 07:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 08:25 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH923 · LH960 | 07:30 London Heathrow Airport | 4h50 | 12:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA1440 | 07:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 09:10 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2807 | 08:10 London Gatwick Airport | 1h25 | 09:35 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Flights from Cambridge to Edinburgh
It’s easy, quick and cheap to get Cambridge - Edinburgh flights with Omio. Though Cambridge does have an airport, it’s generally used for private and charter flights. The closest airport to Cambridge is London Stansted around an hour away. Cambridge to Edinburgh flights run from various airports throughout the day from 6:00 a.m. to late, with flight times just over an hour for direct flights.
Which airlines fly from Cambridge to Edinburgh?
A number of airlines service Cambridge - Edinburgh flights. KLM offer dozens of flights per day, with Lufthansa, British Airways, Iberica and LoganAir offering sporadic flights most days per week. Aer Lingus, Swiss Airlines and a few smaller carriers also offer flights from airports close to Cambridge to Edinburgh.
How long is the flight from Cambridge to Edinburgh?
Direct flights from London to Edinburgh can be as little as an hour, not including the journey time from Cambridge to local airports. Layovers are common, however, and this can put flight time up to ten hours or more. Passenger must check flights carefully to avoid lengthy layovers.
How many flights are there from Cambridge to Edinburgh?
Flights from Cambridge to Edinburgh depart regularly from nearby London airports. It’s possible to catch more than 200 flights from England’s capital to Scotland’s on the weekend, and between 150-200 flights per day during the week. During peak times, over 15 Cambridge - Edinburgh flights leave per hour from one of three main London airports to Edinburgh.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Cambridge to Edinburgh?
Departure airport:As mentioned above, flying from Cambridge to Edinburgh will mean leaving from one of London’s airports. London Stansted (STN) is the closest, at just half an hour away by car, and an hour by train. Stansted has fantastic arrivals and departures areas, complete with stores, prayer room, and a large number of dining options. London City Airport is just over an hour by car from Cambridge city center, and just under two hours by train, whilst London Heathrow, the UK’s largest airport, has three terminals and a seemingly endless array of eateries, shops, lounges and other services, including shuttles to and from a large number of British cities.
Arrival airport:Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is the largest in Scotland, and is about 13 km from the city center. It is served by various transport options, including buses, trains, and taxis. You’ll be able to find a small number of shops and eateries at Edinburgh Airport, as well as some choice bars, toilet facilities, and currency exchanges (though please note: both Cambridge and Edinburgh use GBP).
FAQs: Cambridge to Edinburgh flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Edinburgh by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge and Edinburgh
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and World Duty Free.
- Short-term parking near the terminal, approximately 5.4€ (£4.50) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Aspire and No1 Lounge.
- Located in the main terminal, near baggage claim.
- Bus: Airlink 100, Skylink 200, Skylink 300
- Tram: Edinburgh Trams
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