How to travel from Cambridge to Leeds, United Kingdom

The distance between Cambridge and Leeds is around 241km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cambridge to Leeds by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Peterborough and then to Leeds.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £56($66)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Leeds Bus Station.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £33($39)
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Drive

Drive to Leeds Coach Station.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance241km (150 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cambridge and Leeds

There are several options for getting from Cambridge to Leeds by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £33 ($39) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £56 ($66).

The distance between Cambridge and Leeds is around 241km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 209km (130 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Cambridge and Leeds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cambridge to Leeds is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £56 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Cambridge and Leeds, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £33 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cambridge and Leeds. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cambridge to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

CrossCountry and LNER run train services between Cambridge and Leeds. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cambridge and Leeds. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cambridge to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Cambridge and Leeds. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cambridge to Leeds. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough and then to Leeds. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Leeds is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Leeds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cambridge and Leeds. The distance is around 241km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cambridge to Leeds is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £56 ($66).

How do I get from Cambridge to Leeds

Compare travel optionsbetween Cambridge and Leeds

Transport options from Cambridge to Leeds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
£56($66)
hourly248km (154 miles)
Bus
3h 45m
£33($39)
5 times a week353km (219 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£28($33)
on demand241km (150 miles)

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Airports near Leeds

The following major airports near Leeds offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Leeds
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Leeds
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Leeds