The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge station (CBG) to Leeds station (LDS)
Cheapest price
£62
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge station (CBG) to Leeds station (LDS) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge station (CBG) to Leeds station (LDS) will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £62.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cambridge station (CBG) for Leeds station (LDS) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 211 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cambridge station (CBG) to Leeds station (LDS)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge station (CBG) to Leeds station (LDS) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 211 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge station (CBG) to Leeds station (LDS)
Trains from Cambridge station (CBG) to Leeds station (LDS) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 19:00. The fastest train covers the 211 km distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 211 km |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 07:00 |
Last train 19:00 |
Train companies: LNER, CrossCountry, Cross Country from Cambridge station (CBG) to Leeds station (LDS) trainsLNER, CrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Cambridge station (CBG) and Leeds station (LDS) from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cambridge station (CBG) to Leeds station (LDS) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge station (CBG) to Leeds station (LDS) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leeds station (LDS), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge station (CBG) and Leeds station (LDS)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express

