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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Edinburgh to Cambridge
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€72
Fastest journey
12 h 55 m
Average duration
14 h 2 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
470 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Edinburgh to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Cambridge will cost around €72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
Of the 3 buses that leave Edinburgh for Cambridge on Fri, Nov 07, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct buses cover the 470 km distance in an average of 14 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 55 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest buses will take 15 h 55 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, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €60.
Distance: 470 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€56 Average price Cheapest | €112 Average price | €88 Average price |
11h 58m Average total duration 11h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Cambridge bus times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Cambridge buses for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:15 AM Edinburgh | 13h15 | 11:30 PM Cambridge | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:35 AM Edinburgh | 12h55 | 11:30 PM Cambridge | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:40 PM Edinburgh | 14h55 | 1:35 PM Cambridge | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Cambridge
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Buses from Edinburgh to Cambridge run on average 3 times per day, taking around 11h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €26 but you can travel from only €26 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 01:50, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 470 km distance in 6h 55m.
Distance 470 km |
Average bus duration 11h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 55m |
First bus 01:50 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express from Edinburgh to CambridgeYou can travel by bus between Edinburgh to Cambridge with FlixBus, National Express for as low as €26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Edinburgh to Cambridge
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Edinburgh to Cambridge
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Sandwich Shop (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
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