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Outbound fromWhitby to Cambridge by train
It takes an average of 9h 14m to travel from Whitby to Cambridge by train, over a distance of around 161 miles (260 km). There are normally 8 trains per day travelling from Whitby to Cambridge and tickets for this journey start from £62.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 07:44 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:23 | |
| Departure station | Whitby | |
| Arrival station | Cambridge | |
| Journey time | From 5h 24m | |
| Distance | 161 miles (260 km) | |
| Frequency | 8 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £62.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Take the train from Whitby to Cambridge in 5 hours 24 minutes
If you want to travel from Whitby to Cambridge by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Whitby to Cambridge by train to take around 9 hours 14 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 5 hours 24 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 8 trains per day running on this route, which spans 161 miles (260 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Cambridge. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Whitby to Cambridge start from £62.40 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Consider a Season Ticket
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Use your Railcard
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