How to travel from Cambridge to York

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Compare bus and train for Cambridge to York

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 €38, and a train costs an average of €33.

Distance: 131 miles (211 km)

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Bus

€63

Average price

€53

Average price

Cheapest

2h 47m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 17m

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30m

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6h 54m

Average total duration

6h 24m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

LNER

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Cambridge to York

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Great NorthernW58610+LNERY11884
08:54AM2h33
Cambridge station (CBG)
11:27AMYork station (YRK)
$451One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Great NorthernW58610+LNERY11884
08:54AM2h33
Cambridge station (CBG)
11:27AMYork station (YRK)
$451One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Abellio Greater AngliaP47295+East Midlands TrainsY12446+LNERC41018
09:30AM2h20
Cambridge North (CMB)
11:50AMYork station (YRK)
$881One-way
2 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryC75394+LNERC41018
09:00AM2h50
Cambridge station (CBG)
11:50AMYork station (YRK)
$771One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC75392+LNERC41053
08:00AM3h03
Cambridge station (CBG)
11:03AMYork station (YRK)
$831One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC75394+LNERC40792 · Y11884
09:00AM2h27
Cambridge station (CBG)
11:27AMYork station (YRK)
$831One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX777 · NX240 · YC843
09:50AM8h35
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
06:25PMYork
$711One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cambridge to York

Travel to York 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 York.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cambridge and York including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Cambridge to York is a train with an average price of $41 (€33).

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

A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cambridge to York costing on average $48 (€38).

The fastest way to travel from Cambridge to York is by train with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to York take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 25m.

The distance from Cambridge to York is approximately 131 miles (211 km).
The average frequency per day from Cambridge to York is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cambridge to York:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in York station (YRK).
  • Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in York, Rail Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cambridge to York, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to York by bus.
  • Travel with LNER, Grand Central Trains, Thameslink, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Cross Country to go to York by train.
Omio customers who travel from Cambridge to York often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds, Whitby. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between York and these popular destinations at a great price.

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