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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. 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 $32, while a train costs an average of $82.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$82 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m 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.
Compare ways to travel from York to Cambridge
Compare the available ways to get from York to Cambridge, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from York to Cambridge:
A bus is $51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Cambridge costing on average $82.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
You'll arrive about 46m sooner (2h 10m by train vs 2h 56m by car). Tickets start at around $82 compared to roughly $56 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 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C01934+
C1018411:31 AM 2h34 York station (YRK) 2:05 PM Cambridge station (CBG) $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- C01934+C10184
11:31 AM 2h34 York station (YRK) 2:05 PM Cambridge station (CBG) $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
G01184+G07981+G0081211:36 AM 2h27 York station (YRK) 2:03 PM Cambridge station (CBG) $77 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- C01925+C10188
10:31 AM 2h34 York station (YRK) 1:05 PM Cambridge station (CBG) $33 1 One-way 1 transfer - C01968+C18549
8:30 AM 2h35 York station (YRK) 11:05 AM Cambridge station (CBG) $49 1 One-way 1 transfer - C02006+
W32914+C1018711:55 AM 3h04 York station (YRK) 2:59 PM Cambridge South $59 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:45 PM 8h25 York, Train Station 8:10 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Cambridge:
A bus is $51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Cambridge costing on average $82.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 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).
- Buses mostly depart from York, Train Station and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cambridge by bus.
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