What is the cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Cambridge?

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Cambridge is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 7h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Cambridge?

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Cambridge is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 via Birmingham Coach Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Cambridge via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Cambridge?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Cambridge is 261 miles. The road distance is 215 miles.

How do I travel from Aberystwyth to Cambridge without a car?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £30 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Aberystwyth to Cambridge?

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Aberystwyth to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Cambridge bus from?

Aberystwyth to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Cambridge train from?

Aberystwyth to Cambridge train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Cambridge is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £30 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Cambridge bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Cambridge train arrive?

Aberystwyth to Cambridge train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Cambridge is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Aberystwyth to Cambridge.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberystwyth to Cambridge?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Aberystwyth to Cambridge?

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Aberystwyth to Cambridge - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Cambridge by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
6h 28m
£34–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk083
7h 56m
£27–50
Drive 213.7 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Cambridgecar 213.7 mi
4h 2m
£52–75
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
7h 1m
£34–148

Aberystwyth to Cambridge by train

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6h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 259.7 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Cambridge, England?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Cambridge via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 via Birmingham Coach Station, Church Centre, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 7h 56m.

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