How to get from Edinburgh to Cambridge
Edinburgh to Cambridge is 478 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 3h 33m by plane. The trip takes 3h 33m by plane and bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Edinburgh to Cambridge by price and travel time (route calculated on 29 October 2026).
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Edinburgh to Cambridge. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 33m by flight and bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 478 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 29, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
478 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €26Checked Oct 29 | 3h 33m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €64Reading date not recorded | 7h 21m2 transfers | See Train details |
- Flight€26Checked Oct 293h 33m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€64Reading date not recorded7h 21m · 2 transfersSee Train details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Edinburgh to Cambridge: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Edinburgh Airport → London Stanstedflight
Ryanair UK·1h 25m - 2London Stansted → CambridgebusLocal bus·58m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sun, Nov 1
Operators seen on these journeys
Ryanair UKEdinburgh Airport-London StanstedSee live options and dates →Local busLondon Stansted-CambridgeBook →LNEREdinburgh-LondonBook →Airport shuttle busLondon-London StanstedSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Ryanair UK, Local bus, LNER, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Edinburgh to Cambridge works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 29 October 2026. Start with a RK flight from Edinburgh to London, about 1h 25m. Transfer in London and continue by Local bus bus on to Cambridge (58 min). In total it's roughly €26 over 3h 33m, 1 transfer.
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Edinburgh to Cambridge: common questions
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Cambridge?
Routavio's route check on 29 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 3h 33m by flight and bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a bus from Edinburgh to Cambridge?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Cambridge from Edinburgh?
About 478 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Edinburgh to Cambridge cost?
Routavio checked the upcoming dates, and the cheapest fare ranged from €26 to €64. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to Cambridge?
The most useful route Routavio found connects: 1 transfer, 3h 33m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Cambridge?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip, Routavio measured about 3h 33m. About 1h 10m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Edinburgh to Cambridge?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with Ryanair UK, Local bus, LNER, Airport shuttle bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cambridge?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Ryanair UK, Local bus, LNER, Airport shuttle bus
Route calculated: 29 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 29 Oct 2026