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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 €26. 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 €26, and a bus costs an average of €19.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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€62 Average price Cheapest | €75 Average price |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Cambridge:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Cambridge costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 LNER, Grand Central Trains, Thameslink, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Grand Central Trains to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Coastliner to go to Cambridge by bus.
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