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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 Average price Cheapest |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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XC1013009:55 AM2h35York station (YRK)12:30 PMCambridge North (CMB)$731One-way1 transfer
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GN2609008:27 AM4h23York station (YRK)12:50 PMCambridge North (CMB)$671One-way2 transfers
Fastest
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W586088:33 AM2h32York station (YRK)11:05 AMCambridge station (CBG)$1101One-way1 transfer
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XC10110010:56 AM2h34York station (YRK)1:30 PMCambridge North (CMB)$731One-way1 transfer
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XC1015008:56 AM2h34York station (YRK)11:30 AMCambridge North (CMB)$731One-way1 transfer
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G818419:31 AM2h34York station (YRK)12:05 PMCambridge station (CBG)$1101One-way1 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.

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
- 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 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.
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