Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Food available
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£93
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£103
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
5 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
5 h 8 m
Trains on 18 Sept
11
Distance
468 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Cambridge North (CMB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Cambridge North (CMB) will cost around £103 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £93.
To travel from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Cambridge North (CMB) you need to make at least 2 changes.
C01968 · C02042+
C04344+
P66833
C02002+
C04347+
P66838
C02042+
C04344+
P66833
C02006+
C04354+
P66855
C01942+
C04357+
P66865
G08180 · L01628+
G00808+
G77005
C02042+
C04344+
P66833
C02015+
C04350+
P66849
C02006+
C04354+
P66855
C02002+
C04347+
P66838Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Cambridge North (CMB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £70, while a flight costs an average of £228.
Distance: 468 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£107 Average Price | £70 Average Price Cheapest | £228 Average Price | £120 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 35m Average total duration 12h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Cambridge North (CMB):
A coach is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Cambridge North (CMB) costing on average £107.
A coach is £158 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Cambridge North (CMB) costing on average £228.
Other travel options to Cambridge North (CMB) take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 44m.
Coach takes on average 12h 5m.
The journey is about 1h 21m faster (4h 44m by train vs 6h 5m by car) and roughly £12 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£107 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 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Cambridge North (CMB) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h09 | 15:39 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
G08170 · L01624+ G00841+ C93372 | 5:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h54 | 11:31 Cambridge North (CMB) | 3 changes | |
C01968 · C02042+ C04344+ P66833 | 5:50 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h49 | 11:39 Cambridge North (CMB) | 3 changes | |
C02042+ C04344+ P66833 | 6:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h09 | 11:39 Cambridge North (CMB) | 2 changes | |
C02002+ C04347+ P66838 | 7:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h09 | 12:39 Cambridge North (CMB) | 2 changes | |
G08180 · L01628+ G77005+ G00808 | 8:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h05 | 13:05 Cambridge North (CMB) | 3 changes | |
C02015+ C04350+ P66849 | 8:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h09 | 13:39 Cambridge North (CMB) | 2 changes | |
C02006+ C04354+ P66855 | 9:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h09 | 14:39 Cambridge North (CMB) | 2 changes | |
G80049 · L01631+ G77030+ G00814 | 10:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h31 | 15:31 Cambridge North (CMB) | 3 changes | |
C01942+ C04357+ P66865 | 10:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h09 | 15:39 Cambridge North (CMB) | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Cambridge North (CMB) run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £84 but you can travel from only £66 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:37, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 468 km distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 468 km |
Average train duration 4h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £84 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 4h 30m |
First train 5:37 |
Last train 21:00 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Cambridge North (CMB) 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 Cambridge North (CMB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Cambridge North (CMB) trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Cambridge station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Cambridge North (CMB) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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