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Compare 2 ways to go from Cambridge to Edinburgh

Bus
Average PriceUS$60 - US$149Average Duration12h 20m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$82 - US$82Average Duration7h 40m
20kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cambridge to Edinburgh

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 7 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
7h 40mAverage Duration
US$82Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cambridge to Edinburgh: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$77
Average Bus Trip Duration12h 20m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure9:15am
Distance470 km
Latest bus departure5:30pm

Cambridge to Edinburgh Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cambridge - Edinburgh

  1. How far is Cambridge from Edinburgh?

    The distance between Cambridge and Edinburgh is around 471 km (292 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cambridge to Edinburgh?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at City Centre, in Cambridge, and end it at Bus Station, in Edinburgh.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cambridge to Edinburgh was searched and found on Aug 5, 2025 with a price of US$56

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cambridge to Edinburgh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$56 to US$62 for a bus ticket from Cambridge to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$56 which is on 2025-08-05.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cambridge and Edinburgh!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cambridge to Edinburgh, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cambridge to Edinburgh will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cambridge to Edinburgh while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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