- Must visit
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Cheapest price on 20 Oct
£31
Average ticket price on 20 Oct
£180
Fastest journey on 20 Oct
1 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 20 Oct
1 h 16 m
Flights on 20 Oct
33
Distance
470 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Edinburgh to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Cambridge will cost around £180 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £31.
On Tue 20 Oct, we found 33 flights from Edinburgh to Cambridge, including 32 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 470 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 20 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.
RK 597
U2301
U2313
U2602
U2307
RK 1274
U2606
U2602
U2301
U2313Flights from Edinburgh to Cambridge depart on average 32 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
There are 25 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 470 km distance in 1h 15m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 470 km |
Average flight duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Flights per day 32 |
Direct flights 25 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 5:10 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Cambridge flights for tomorrow, Tuesday 20 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA1465 | 5:50 Edinburgh Airport | 1h35 | 7:25 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2301 | 6:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1h20 | 7:20 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2807 | 6:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1h40 | 7:40 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2307 | 6:05 Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 7:30 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8701 | 6:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1h40 | 8:00 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
RK 597 | 6:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 7:45 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8711 | 7:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1h40 | 8:40 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1467 | 7:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1h35 | 8:35 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8713 | 7:25 Edinburgh Airport | 1h40 | 9:05 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8703 | 8:50 Edinburgh Airport | 1h30 | 10:20 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1437 | 9:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1h30 | 10:45 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8715 | 10:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1h30 | 12:10 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2309 | 11:35 Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 13:00 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1443 | 12:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1h35 | 13:45 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1445 | 13:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1h35 | 14:45 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8705 | 13:25 Edinburgh Airport | 1h30 | 14:55 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2811 | 13:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1h40 | 15:10 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
RK 8604 | 13:50 Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 15:15 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1401+ BA8875 | 14:05 Edinburgh Airport | 3h40 | 17:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
U2814 | 14:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1h40 | 16:35 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1451 | 15:35 Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 17:00 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2602 | 15:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1h15 | 17:10 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8707 | 16:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1h30 | 17:30 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1447 | 16:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 17:55 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1455 | 17:25 Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 18:50 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8709 | 17:50 Edinburgh Airport | 1h30 | 19:20 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1459 | 18:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1h25 | 19:55 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8717 | 19:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1h30 | 20:45 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
RK 1274 | 19:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1h10 | 20:40 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2606 | 19:45 Edinburgh Airport | 1h15 | 21:00 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1461 | 20:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1h20 | 21:50 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2313 | 20:45 Edinburgh Airport | 1h20 | 22:05 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
U2816 | 21:25 Edinburgh Airport | 1h35 | 23:00 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Discover the best of Cambridge — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cambridge trip today.
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Contemporary art gallery in a former chapel, showing changing exhibitions by modern and international artists near the city centre.
Museum of Earth sciences with dinosaur skeletons, fossils, and minerals. Compact, family-friendly, and useful for a rainy day.
Riverside green linking college backs and open meadows. Ideal for walking, punting views, and classic Cambridge photographs.
Lively square and shopping area with the market, historic streets, and buskers. A practical starting point for exploring the old centre.
Historic lane of colleges, chapels, and gateways. A rewarding walk for architecture, student atmosphere, and easy access to central sights.
A Cambridge creation: a rich dessert of vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce, whipped cream and meringue, long associated with Cambridge college dining.
A traditional Cambridgeshire farm dish of braised beef or mutton with onions and root vegetables, reflecting the county’s rural cooking heritage.
An old East Anglian fruit preserve made from windfall apples slowly cooked to a dark, tangy spread, once common in Cambridgeshire households.
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting just outside the city centre.
Long-running riverside restaurant known for modern European cooking and views over the Cam in a smart but relaxed room.
Popular city-centre pub serving cask ales and hearty British food in a lively, historic atmosphere.
Cambridge is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels and dining are above average, but walking and buses help keep transport costs manageable.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Cambridge 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 Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Edinburgh to Cambridge flights use the Edinburgh Airport to airport pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Cambridge airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Edinburgh Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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