Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Food available
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£81
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£128
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
5 h 1 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
5 h 11 m
Trains on 17 Sept
5
Distance
468 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge North (CMB) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge North (CMB) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £128 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £81.
To travel from Cambridge North (CMB) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) you need to make at least 2 changes.
G80224+
P01160 · P01500
C21812+
G80205+
P76233
G00959+
G08088 · C02036+
G01060
C21590+
G80211+
P76828
C21804+
G80199+
P01761
G80224+
P01160 · P01500
C21812+
G80205+
P76233
C21590+
G80211+
P76828
G00959+
G08088 · C02036+
G01060
C21804+
G80199+
P01761Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cambridge North (CMB) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £84 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £84, while a flight costs an average of £236.
Distance: 468 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£114 Average Price | £236 Average Price | £84 Average Price Cheapest | £120 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 53m Average total duration 12h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge North (CMB) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB):
A coach is £30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge North (CMB) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) costing on average £114.
A coach is £153 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cambridge North (CMB) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) costing on average £236.
Other travel options to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 43m.
Coach takes on average 12h 23m.
The journey is about 1h 16m faster (4h 43m by train vs 5h 59m by car) and roughly £6 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£114 vs £120). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge North (CMB) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C21804+ G80199+ P01761 | 6:09 Cambridge North (CMB) | 5h24 | 11:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
C21812+ G80205+ P76233 | 7:26 Cambridge North (CMB) | 5h04 | 12:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
C21590+ G80211+ P76828 | 8:25 Cambridge North (CMB) | 5h07 | 13:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
G00959+ G08088 · C02036+ G01060 | 8:49 Cambridge North (CMB) | 5h21 | 14:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4 changes | |
G80224+ P01160 · P01500 | 10:33 Cambridge North (CMB) | 5h01 | 15:34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes |
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Trains from Cambridge North (CMB) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £96 but you can travel from only £58 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:31, the last at 07:31. The fastest train covers the 468 km distance in 4h 21m.
Distance 468 km |
Average train duration 4h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £96 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 21m |
First train 7:31 |
Last train 7:31 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge North (CMB) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cambridge North (CMB) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains use the Cambridge to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Cambridge North (CMB) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cambridge North is 3 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge North has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge North.
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge North.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cambridge North: Parking, WC.
Available at Cambridge North: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
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