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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 an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, while a train costs an average of $79.
Distance: 130 miles (210 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$79 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Leeds:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Leeds costing on average $79 (€65).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 48m.
You'll arrive about 31m sooner (2h 20m by train vs 2h 51m by car). Tickets start at around $79 (€65) compared to roughly $54 (€45) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Cambridge to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:50 AM6h20Cambridge3:10 PMLeeds$541One-way0 transfers
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- 8:50 AM6h20Cambridge3:10 PMLeeds$541One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:50 AM6h20Cambridge3:10 PMLeeds$541One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:50 AM6h20Cambridge4:10 PMLeeds$661One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Leeds:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Leeds costing on average $79 (€65).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 48m.
- Around 7 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Leeds by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
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