The average train between Cambridge and Cardiff takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Cambridge to Cardiff. 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 Cambridge and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Cardiff station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Cambridge to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Cambridge to Cardiff train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cambridge and Cardiff is 240.2 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Cardiff Central via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 24m.