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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 bus costs an average of $85.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$75 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m 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 York to Cambridge:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from York to Cambridge costing on average $85 (€69).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
Travel optionsfrom York to Cambridge
How to get from York to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM8h25York, Train Station8:10 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$291One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM8h25York, Train Station8:10 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- C01963+
G008037:00 AM2h09York station (YRK)9:09 AMCambridge station (CBG)$811One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C01945+
W454656:10 AM2h29York station (YRK)8:39 AMCambridge station (CBG)$321One-way1 transfer - C01970+W454357:31 AM2h38York station (YRK)10:09 AMCambridge station (CBG)$321One-way1 transfer
- L01624+G008418:27 AM2h36York station (YRK)11:03 AMCambridge station (CBG)$711One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM10h00York, Train Station9:45 AMCambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride$291One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Cambridge:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from York to Cambridge costing on average $85 (€69).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Cambridge by bus.
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