The average train between Cardiff and Cambridge takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Cambridge. 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 Cardiff and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Cambridge station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Cardiff to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Cardiff to Cambridge train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Great Northern.
The distance between Cardiff and Cambridge is 240.2 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cambridge via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 37m.
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