There are 4 ways to get from York to Cambridge Station by train, bus, car, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from York to Peterboroughtrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2h 54m£50–82Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Huntington to Cambridge155.9 mi
3h 32m£10Bus
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 561
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
6h 46m£33–58Drive 154.3 mi
- Drive from York to Cambridge Stationcar 154.3 mi
2h 46m£38–55
York to Cambridge Station by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from York to Cambridge Station is to rideshare which costs £10 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from York to Cambridge Station is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from York station to Cambridge Station station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Railway Station via Milton Keynes Coachway, Bus Station and Emmanuel Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from York to Cambridge Station. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Cambridge via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between York and Cambridge Station is 158 miles. The road distance is 155.2 miles.
The best way to get from York to Cambridge Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £50 - £85.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from York to Cambridge Station, including transfers.
York to Cambridge Station bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
York to Cambridge Station train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
The best way to get from York to Cambridge Station is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between York, England and Cambridge Station, England?
You can take a train from York to Cambridge via Peterborough in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Railway Station via Milton Keynes Coachway, Bus Station, Drummer St Bus Station, and Emmanuel Street in around 6h 46m.
Train from York to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 603 4852
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
Train from York to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Peterborough to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
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- 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
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Huntington to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £10
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
York to Cambridge Station bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
York to Cambridge Station train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between York to Cambridge Station is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from York to Cambridge Station.
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There are 882+ hotels available in Cambridge Station.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between York and Cambridge Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.