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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 €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 130 miles (210 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€63 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m 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 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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C74800Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBusFastest
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C74805Other options
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NX426 · NX737 · NX727
NX561 · NX737 · NX727
NX240 · NX737 · NX777Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Leeds to Cambridge
Travel to Cambridge 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 Leeds to Cambridge.

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Cambridge:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Cambridge costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
- Around 7 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Cambridge by bus.
- Travel with LNER, East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) to go to Cambridge by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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