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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 an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 36m. 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 $62, while a train costs an average of $83.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$83 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m 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 |
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 York:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to York costing on average $83 (€68).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 7m.
You'll arrive about 48m sooner (2h 6m by train vs 2h 54m by car). Tickets start at around $83 (€68) compared to roughly $57 (€47) 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.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX777 · NX240 · YC8409:50 AM8h01Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)5:51 PMYork, Station Rd$691One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- NX777 · NX240 · YC8409:50 AM8h01Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)5:51 PMYork, Station Rd$691One-way2 transfers
Fastest
G08107 · C01997+
G0096512:00 PM2h27Cambridge station (CBG)2:27 PMYork station (YRK)$871One-way2 transfers
Other options
P66830 · P01504+G8023512:30 PM2h33Cambridge North (CMB)3:03 PMYork station (YRK)$821One-way2 transfers- G80235+G0096512:00 PM3h03Cambridge station (CBG)3:03 PMYork station (YRK)$821One-way1 transfer
- P76847+G80229+
C04446+
G8551411:30 AM2h49Cambridge North (CMB)2:19 PMPoppleton (POP)$881One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to York:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to York costing on average $83 (€68).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 7m.
- Around 7 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, Station Rd.
- Travel with National Express to go to York by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains, Cross Country to go to York by train.
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