The distance between Cambridge and York is around 252km (157 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Cambridge to York 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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Take the train to Peterborough and then to York.
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Take the bus to Huntingdon Millfield Park then take the train to York.
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There are several options for getting from Cambridge to York by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £57 ($67).
The distance between Cambridge and York is around 252km (157 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Cambridge and York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cambridge to York is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £57 ($67).
The cheapest way to travel between Cambridge and York, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cambridge and York. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cambridge to York. 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 15m.
CrossCountry and LNER run train services between Cambridge and York. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cambridge and York. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough and then to York. instead which will take 2h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cambridge to York. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough and then to York. instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cambridge and York. The distance is around 256km (159 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cambridge to York is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £57 ($67).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 15m | £57($67) | hourly | 252km (157 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3hrs | £29($34) | hourly | 278km (172 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | £30($35) | on demand | 256km (159 miles) |
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Stagecoach East
The following major airports near York offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.