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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 130 miles (210 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$67 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m 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 Leeds to Cambridge:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Cambridge costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Cambridge
How to get from Leeds to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 AM8h00Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)10:00 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$281One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 AM8h00Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)10:00 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$281One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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G008069:40 AM2h22Leeds station (LDS)12:02 PMCambridge station (CBG)$751One-way1 transfer
Other options
C02140 · L01631+
G0081412:10 PM2h53Leeds station (LDS)3:03 PMCambridge station (CBG)$751One-way2 transfers
C02140+
C1018712:10 PM2h55Leeds station (LDS)3:05 PMCambridge station (CBG)$861One-way1 transfer
G07977+
G0080810:40 AM2h23Leeds station (LDS)1:03 PMCambridge station (CBG)$861One-way1 transfer
NX240 · NX737 · NX77712:20 AM9h25Leeds, Coach Station9:45 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$661One-way2 transfers
NX561 · NX737 · NX72710:10 AM9h50Leeds, Coach Station8:00 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$741One-way2 transfers
NX240 · NX737 · NX7276:15 AM11h10Leeds, Coach Station5:25 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$741One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Cambridge:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Cambridge costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Cambridge by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Cambridge by train.
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