The average train between Waterbeach and York takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Waterbeach to York. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Waterbeach and York. The earliest departure is at 12:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Waterbeach is at 9:28 PM which arrives into York at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Waterbeach to York. However, there are services departing from Waterbeach station and arriving at York station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Waterbeach to York train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
Waterbeach to York train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at York station.
Book your Waterbeach to York train tickets online with Great Northern, East Midlands Railways and 3 other operators.
The distance between Waterbeach and York is 206.4 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Waterbeach to York via Ely and Peterborough in around 2h 44m.