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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge North (CMB) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£214
Average price
£214
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 30 m
Trains per day
1
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 £214 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £214.
Of the 1 trains that leave Cambridge North (CMB) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 468 km distance in an average of 5 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 30 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cambridge North (CMB) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train 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 prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £65.
Distance: 468 km
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£156 Average Price | £46 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 13m Average total duration 14h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cambridge North (CMB) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge North (CMB) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for tomorrow, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:44 Cambridge North (CMB) | 5h30 | 10:14 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge North (CMB) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
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Trains from Cambridge North (CMB) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £65 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:31, the last at 09:39. The fastest train covers the 468 km distance in 5h 24m.
Distance 468 km |
Average train duration 4h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £65 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 24m |
First train 04:31 |
Last train 09:39 |
Train companies: LNER, Great Northern from Cambridge North (CMB) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsLNER, Great Northern trains will get you between Cambridge North (CMB) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cambridge North (CMB) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge North (CMB) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
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- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: Station foyer
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent station building.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.
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- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- 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.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
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