There are 5 ways to get from Leeds to University of Cambridge by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
3h 11m£64–90Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Leeds to Cambridge147.8 mi
3h 2m£10–20Bus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 240 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
7h£34–77Train, bus
- Take the train from Leeds to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the bus from Huntingdon station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus T1
5h 57mDrive 148.2 mi
- Drive from Leeds to University of Cambridgecar 148.2 mi
2h 33m£36–52
Leeds to University of Cambridge by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to University of Cambridge is to rideshare which costs £10 - £20 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to University of Cambridge is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to University of Cambridge station. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Drummer St Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to University of Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Cambridge via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Leeds and University of Cambridge is 156 miles. The road distance is 149 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to University of Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £60 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Leeds to University of Cambridge, including transfers.
Leeds to University of Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Leeds to University of Cambridge train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds to University of Cambridge is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £60 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Leeds, England and University of Cambridge, England?
You can take a train from Leeds to University of Cambridge via Peterborough, Cambridge, Railway Station, and St Andrew's Street in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to University of Cambridge via Milton Keynes Coachway, Bus Station, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 7h.
Train from Leeds to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Peterborough to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–70
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
- Phone
- 01954 230011
- Website
- Whippet Coaches
Bus from Huntingdon station to Drummer St Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Whippet Coaches
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Leeds to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Leeds to University of Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Leeds to University of Cambridge train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to University of Cambridge is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Leeds to University of Cambridge.
There are 901+ hotels available in University of Cambridge.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leeds and University of Cambridge. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


























