The average train between Cardiff and Cambridge takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours 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 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 53m. 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 53m.
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), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Cardiff and Cambridge is 240.2 km. The road distance is 333 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cambridge via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 4h 4m.
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