The train between Cardiff and Cambridge takes 3h 15m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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 on demand between Cardiff and Cambridge. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 15m.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Cambridge station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Cardiff to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Cambridge station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Cambridge is 240.2 km. The road distance is 284 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 15m.