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Compare train and bus for Cambridge to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 bus costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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$76 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Cambridge to York
How to get from Cambridge to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to York is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Y1188710:51 AM2h35Cambridge station (CBG)1:26 PMYork station (YRK)$701One-way1 transfer
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NX777 · NX240 · YC8439:50 AM7h55Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)5:45 PMYork, Station Rd$671One-way2 transfers
Fastest
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Y1188710:51 AM2h35Cambridge station (CBG)1:26 PMYork station (YRK)$701One-way1 transfer
Other options
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Y118859:51 AM2h35Cambridge station (CBG)12:26 PMYork station (YRK)$811One-way1 transfer
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Y118838:51 AM2h37Cambridge station (CBG)11:28 AMYork station (YRK)$861One-way1 transfer
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C753299:15 AM3h08Cambridge North (CMB)12:23 PMYork station (YRK)$861One-way3 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Cambridge to York
Travel to York 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 Cambridge to York.

This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to York:
A train is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cambridge to York costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and York as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in York station (YRK).
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in York, Rail Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to York by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Cross Country to go to York by train.
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