York to Cambridge Trains

York to Cambridge trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between York and Cambridge takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from York to Cambridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 22m
Duration: 157 mi
Distance: £76
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 51m

£56–88

York to Cambridge train times

Trains run hourly between York and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

7:00 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 10:09 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
9:55 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

4:40 AM → 8:09 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 10:09 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4:40 AM → 8:09 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 10:09 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
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