How to travel from York to Cambridge

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Compare train and bus for York to Cambridge

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. 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 train costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $24.

Distance: 131 miles (211 km)

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$68

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Cheapest

2h 45m

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2h 15m

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from York to Cambridge

How to get from York to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from York to Cambridge is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • London North Eastern RailwayN25959+CrossCountryXC101300
    9:55 AM2h35
    York station (YRK)
    12:30 PMCambridge North (CMB)
    $731One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • London North Eastern RailwayY11997+Greater AngliaLE478600+Great NorthernGN260900
    8:27 AM4h23
    York station (YRK)
    12:50 PMCambridge North (CMB)
    $671One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • London North Eastern RailwayN30361+Great NorthernW58608
    8:33 AM2h32
    York station (YRK)
    11:05 AMCambridge station (CBG)
    $1101One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • London North Eastern RailwayN25958+CrossCountryXC101100
    10:56 AM2h34
    York station (YRK)
    1:30 PMCambridge North (CMB)
    $731One-way
    1 transfer
  • London North Eastern RailwayN25960+CrossCountryXC101500
    8:56 AM2h34
    York station (YRK)
    11:30 AMCambridge North (CMB)
    $731One-way
    1 transfer
  • London North Eastern RailwayY11961+Great NorthernG81841
    9:31 AM2h34
    York station (YRK)
    12:05 PMCambridge station (CBG)
    $1101One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from York 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 York to Cambridge.

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There are 2 options to travel between York and Cambridge including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from York to Cambridge is a train with an average price of $24 (€19).
The fastest way to travel from York to Cambridge is by train with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 33m.

The distance from York to Cambridge is approximately 131 miles (211 km).
The average frequency per day from York to Cambridge is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from York to Cambridge:
  • Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from York to Cambridge, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Coastliner to go to Cambridge by bus.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Cross Country, Grand Central Trains to go to Cambridge by train.
Omio customers who travel from York to Cambridge often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Kings Cross (KGX), Oxford, London Stansted Airport, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cambridge and these popular destinations at a great price.

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