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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 an average ticket price of $73 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. 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 $73, while a train costs an average of $79.
Distance: 130 miles (210 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$79 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Leeds to Cambridge:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Cambridge costing on average $79 (€65).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
You'll arrive about 24m sooner (2h 23m by train vs 2h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $79 (€65) compared to roughly $54 (€45) 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 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)$301One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 AM8h00Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)10:00 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$301One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G07971+
G008069:40 AM2h22Leeds station (LDS)12:02 PMCambridge station (CBG)$871One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G07989+G0081412:40 PM2h31Leeds station (LDS)3:11 PMCambridge South$441One-way1 transfer
- G07999+G008212:40 PM2h29Leeds station (LDS)5:09 PMCambridge station (CBG)$581One-way1 transfer
- C02120+
C101722:10 PM2h56Leeds station (LDS)5:06 PMCambridge station (CBG)$671One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 AM8h05Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop5:40 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$311One-way1 transfer
- NX240 · NX737 · NX77712:20 AM9h25Leeds, Coach Station9:45 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$711One-way2 transfers
- NX591 · NX737 · NX7274:30 PM9h15Leeds, Coach Station1:45 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$721One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Cambridge:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Cambridge costing on average $79 (€65).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Cambridge by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway to go to Cambridge by train.
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