It takes an average of 3h 20m to travel from York to Cambridge by train, over a distance of around 132 miles (213 km). There are normally 57 trains per day travelling from York to Cambridge and tickets for this journey start from £26.20 when you book in advance.
First train | 03:40 | |
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Last train | 01:35 | |
Departure station | York | |
Arrival station | Cambridge | |
Journey time | From 2h 8m | |
Distance | 132 miles (213 km) | |
Frequency | 57 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £26.20 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Thinking about taking the train from York to Cambridge? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 20 minutes to travel the 132 miles (213 km) from York to Cambridge by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 8 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 57 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway to Cambridge. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from York to Cambridge in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £26.20. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
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The average journey time by train between York and Cambridge is 3 hours and 20 minutes, with around 57 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from York to Cambridge is 2 hours and 8 minutes.
Train ticket prices from York to Cambridge can start from as little as £26.20 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from York to Cambridge. Travelling from York to Cambridge by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from York to Cambridge leaves at 03:40. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from York to Cambridge leaves at 01:35. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from York to Cambridge cover a distance of around 132 miles (213 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Cambridge to York.
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