How to travel from Cambridge to Leeds

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Compare train and bus for Cambridge to Leeds

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $35.

Distance: 130 miles (210 km)

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$70

Average price

$59

Average price

Cheapest

2h 53m

Average total duration

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2h 23m

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30m

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5h 56m

Average total duration

5h 26m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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London North Eastern Railway

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from Cambridge to Leeds

How to get from Cambridge to Leeds by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Cambridge to Leeds is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • ThameslinkG84491+London North Eastern RailwayC40806
    10:51AM2h58
    Cambridge station (CBG)
    01:49PMLeeds station (LDS)
    $531One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • ThameslinkG84491+London North Eastern RailwayC40806
    10:51AM2h58
    Cambridge station (CBG)
    01:49PMLeeds station (LDS)
    $531One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryC75394+London North Eastern RailwayC40792
    09:00AM2h21
    Cambridge station (CBG)
    11:21AMLeeds station (LDS)
    $861One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Greater AngliaP47302 · P48021+London North Eastern RailwayC40803
    10:31AM2h50
    Cambridge North (CMB)
    01:21PMLeeds station (LDS)
    $671One-way
    2 transfers
  • CrossCountryC75396+London North Eastern RailwayC40797
    10:00AM2h24
    Cambridge station (CBG)
    12:24PMLeeds station (LDS)
    $751One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryC75399+Grand Central TrainsC14485+London North Eastern RailwayC40806
    11:00AM2h49
    Cambridge station (CBG)
    01:49PMLeeds station (LDS)
    $871One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX777 · NX240
    09:50AM6h20
    Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    04:10PMLeeds, Coach Station
    $571One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX727 · NX737 · NX561
    12:15PM8h35
    Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    08:50PMLeeds, Coach Station
    $791One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX727 · NX737 · NX591
    05:45AM7h20
    Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    01:05PMLeeds, Coach Station
    $841One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cambridge to Leeds

Travel to Leeds easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cambridge to Leeds.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Cambridge and Leeds including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cambridge to Leeds is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Leeds:

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Leeds costing on average $35 (€29).

The fastest way to travel from Cambridge to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 2h 21m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 10m.

The distance from Cambridge to Leeds is approximately 130 miles (210 km).
The average frequency per day from Cambridge to Leeds is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Leeds as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cambridge to Leeds:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
  • Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cambridge to Leeds, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Leeds by bus.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains, First Hull Trains, Cross Country to go to Leeds by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cambridge to Leeds:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Cambridge to Leeds often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, York. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leeds and these popular destinations at a great price.

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