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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 Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Cambridge to Leeds
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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C4080610:51AM2h58Cambridge station (CBG)01:49PMLeeds station (LDS)$531One-way1 transfer
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C4080610:51AM2h58Cambridge station (CBG)01:49PMLeeds station (LDS)$531One-way1 transfer
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C4079209:00AM2h21Cambridge station (CBG)11:21AMLeeds station (LDS)$861One-way1 transfer
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P47302 · P48021+
C4080310:31AM2h50Cambridge North (CMB)01:21PMLeeds station (LDS)$671One-way2 transfers
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C4079710:00AM2h24Cambridge station (CBG)12:24PMLeeds station (LDS)$751One-way1 transfer
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C4080611:00AM2h49Cambridge station (CBG)01:49PMLeeds station (LDS)$871One-way2 transfers
NX777 · NX24009:50AM6h20Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)04:10PMLeeds, Coach Station$571One-way1 transfer
NX727 · NX737 · NX56112:15PM8h35Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)08:50PMLeeds, Coach Station$791One-way2 transfers
NX727 · NX737 · NX59105:45AM7h20Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)01:05PMLeeds, Coach Station$841One-way2 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.

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).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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