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Compare all timetables for the bus from Cambridge to Edinburgh

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cambridge to Edinburgh from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $45
tomorrow
from $55
Friday
from $57
Saturday
from $61
Sunday
from $82
Monday
from $75
Tuesday
from $63

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    12h 5m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    9:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $45
  • FlixBus
    12h 20m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    9:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $46
  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    6:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $52
  • FlixBus
    14h 10m
    0
    4:15 PM
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    6:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cambridge to Edinburgh via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 20m
      0
      4:15 PM
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      3:40 AM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $28
      • Waiting Time 1h 20m
    • FlixBus
      2h 35m
      0
      5:00 AM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      7:35 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    14h 50m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    9:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $55
  • FlixBus
    14h 35m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    9:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $56
  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    6:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $58
  • FlixBus
    14h 10m
    0
    4:15 PM
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    6:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $58
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cambridge to Edinburgh via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 20m
      0
      4:15 PM
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      3:40 AM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $28
      • Waiting Time 1h 20m
    • FlixBus
      2h 35m
      0
      5:00 AM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      7:35 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    14h 50m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    9:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $57
  • FlixBus
    14h 35m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    9:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $58
  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    6:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $87
  • FlixBus
    14h 10m
    0
    4:15 PM
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    6:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $87
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cambridge to Edinburgh via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 20m
      0
      4:15 PM
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      3:40 AM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $28
      • Waiting Time 1h 20m
    • FlixBus
      2h 35m
      0
      5:00 AM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      7:35 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    12h 50m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    9:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $61
  • FlixBus
    13h 5m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    9:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $62
  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    6:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $110
  • FlixBus
    14h 10m
    0
    4:15 PM
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    6:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $110
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cambridge to Edinburgh via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 20m
      0
      4:15 PM
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      3:40 AM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $28
      • Waiting Time 1h 20m
    • FlixBus
      2h 35m
      0
      5:00 AM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      7:35 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    6:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $82
  • FlixBus
    14h 10m
    0
    4:15 PM
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    6:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $82
  • FlixBus
    12h 50m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    9:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $110
  • FlixBus
    13h 5m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    9:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $111
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cambridge to Edinburgh via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than $43? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 20m
      0
      4:15 PM
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      3:40 AM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $28
      • Waiting Time 1h 20m
    • FlixBus
      2h 35m
      0
      5:00 AM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      7:35 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $43

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    6:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $75
  • FlixBus
    14h 10m
    0
    4:15 PM
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    6:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $75
  • FlixBus
    16h 10m
    0
    5:25 AM
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    9:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $87
  • FlixBus
    16h 20m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    9:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $88
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cambridge to Edinburgh via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than $36? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 20m
      0
      4:15 PM
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      3:40 AM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $28
      • Waiting Time 1h 20m
    • FlixBus
      2h 35m
      0
      5:00 AM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      7:35 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save $36

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    16h 20m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    9:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $63
  • FlixBus
    16h 10m
    0
    5:25 AM
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    9:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $65
  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    6:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $66
  • FlixBus
    14h 10m
    0
    4:15 PM
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    6:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $66
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cambridge to Edinburgh via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 20m
      0
      4:15 PM
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      3:40 AM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $28
      • Waiting Time 1h 20m
    • FlixBus
      2h 35m
      0
      5:00 AM
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      7:35 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $11
    Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save $24

Frequency of bus connections between Cambridge and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Cambridge and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Cambridge to Edinburgh. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Cambridge and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 14 buses from Cambridge to Edinburgh, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cambridge and Edinburgh, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cambridge to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Cambridge to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cambridge to Edinburgh starting from $45!

Cheapest Bus $45
Fastest Bus 12h 5m
Earliest Bus 9:15 AM
Latest Bus 4:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes 4 Ø
Distance 291.8 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cambridge to Edinburgh

Every day, 4 buses from 1 bus companies leave Cambridge for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/21/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/18
Monday 05/19
Tuesday 05/20
Wednesday 05/21
$45
Thursday 05/22
$55
Friday 05/23
$57
Saturday 05/24
$61
Sunday 05/25
$82
Monday 05/26
$75
Tuesday 05/27
$63
Wednesday 05/28
$52
Thursday 05/29
$46
Friday 05/30
$51
Saturday 05/31
$56
Sunday 06/01
$55
Monday 06/02
$42
Tuesday 06/03
$35
Wednesday 06/04
$38
Thursday 06/05
$40
Friday 06/06
$43
Saturday 06/07
$50
Sunday 06/08
$46
Monday 06/09
Tuesday 06/10
$37
Wednesday 06/11
Thursday 06/12
Friday 06/13
Saturday 06/14

The cheapest time to travel from Cambridge to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cambridge to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $45, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cambridge to Edinburgh. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $82.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cambridge to Edinburgh, with $45. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $63.

How to save money travelling from Cambridge to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cambridge to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cambridge to Edinburgh, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cambridge to Edinburgh are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cambridge and Edinburgh

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cambridge and Edinburgh.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Cambridge to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Cambridge to Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cambridge to Edinburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cambridge to Edinburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route Cambridge to Edinburgh? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cambridge to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Cambridge Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $45 and takes 12h 5m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cambridge to Edinburgh?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $45 and $111. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

On average, how many connections are available from Cambridge to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the Cambridge to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cambridge to Edinburgh take?

The fastest bus from Cambridge to Edinburgh is offered by FlixBus and takes 12h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $45. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cambridge to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Cambridge starts at 9:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cambridge to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Cambridge for Edinburgh starts at 4:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cambridge Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Cambridge to Edinburgh, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Cambridge and Edinburgh by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Cambridge to Edinburgh bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cambridge Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cambridge Edinburgh bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cambridge to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cambridge to Edinburgh

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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