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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Cardiff Central via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Cardiff?

The distance between Cambridge and Cardiff is 208 miles. The road distance is 176.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £90 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Cambridge to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Cardiff bus from?

Cambridge to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Cardiff train from?

Cambridge to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Cambridge station.

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 56m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £300 and takes 10h 58m.

Where does the Cambridge to Cardiff bus arrive?

Cambridge to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Cambridge to Cardiff train arrive?

Cambridge to Cardiff train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Cardiff is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Cambridge to Cardiff.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Cambridge to Cardiff - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cambridge to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 8m
£93–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk950 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
5h 56m
£33–77
Drive 175.7 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Cardiffcar 175.7 mi
3h 35m
£43–62
Fly London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane STN - CWL
10h 58m
£68–300
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 21m
£125–176
Fly London Stansted Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane STN - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 24m
£88–245
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LTN - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 1m
£60–191

Cambridge to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 206.7 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Cardiff Central via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 56m.

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