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Compare train and bus 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 $48. 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 $48, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$78 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to York:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to York costing on average $78 (€62).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
Travel optionsfrom Cambridge to York
How to get from Cambridge to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to York is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C75394+
C410189:00 AM2h50Cambridge station (CBG)11:50 AMYork station (YRK)$791One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX777 · NX240 · YC8439:50 AM8h35Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)6:25 PMYork, Station Rd$701One-way2 transfers
Fastest
P47295+
Y12446+
C410189:30 AM2h20Cambridge North (CMB)11:50 AMYork station (YRK)$931One-way2 transfers
Other options
C75392+
C410538:00 AM3h03Cambridge station (CBG)11:03 AMYork station (YRK)$821One-way1 transfer
C75394+
C40792 · Y118849:00 AM2h27Cambridge station (CBG)11:27 AMYork station (YRK)$971One-way2 transfers
W58610+
Y118848:54 AM2h33Cambridge station (CBG)11:27 AMYork station (YRK)$1011One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to York:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to York costing on average $78 (€62).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
- Around 9 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to York by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Cross Country to go to York by train.
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