Trains from York to Cambridge

York to Cambridge train information

York Cambridge train map

Train duration -
Arrival Cambridge, England
Departure York, England
Distance 131 Miles

Which train company can I use?

There are a lot of rail operators across the United Kingdom & Europe. By searching for your ticket on gopili, you are able to see the trains between York in England to Cambridge in England as well as the rail company for this route.

How much times does it take?

The duration to travel to Cambridge from York can change depending if the train is direct or with changes. There are 131 miles between both cities.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

Prices may vary depending on the travel date as well as how much time in advance you book your ticket.

Best prices for York to Cambridge train tickets

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York - Cambridge prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from York to Cambridge by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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The graph above shows the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the train ticket is booked. Buying your train from York to Cambridge in advance can enable you to save money for your journey.

Tickets are available from £24 when buying your seat 15 days in advance which is 49% cheaper than the best fare we found when booking on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for York to Cambridge trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between York and Cambridge by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Cambridge to York and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

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Discount York - Cambridge train tickets

National Railcards can save you a lot if you're using the train. Depending on your age and your situation, you are able to get one of the five existing railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can help you pay less for your York Cambridge train ticket.

In order to understand the benefits of a railcard, you can assess the number of journeys you need to break even. You will see that usually only a few trips are needed.

For your assessment, you have to include the cost of your railcard, i.e £30, your savings on each journey (i.e.: 34%) as well as the cost of your ticket. The average price of a York Cambridge ticket is £50.00 (1).

Divide the cost of your railcard by the discount: £30/34%= £88. Then divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. You will need to make about 2 trips from Cambridge to York (one way trip) with your railcard to break even.

Railcards enable you to save 34% off most train fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
York to Cambridge train £50.00 £33.33 £16.67 1.76

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare