The average train between Cambridge and Selby takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge to Selby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Cambridge and Selby. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Selby at 10:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Selby. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Selby station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Cambridge to Selby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Selby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Doncaster station.
Book your Cambridge to Selby train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cambridge and Selby is 193 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Selby via Peterborough and Doncaster in around 3h 7m.