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 £40 - £110 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £90 - £190.

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 Parkside and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

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 King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Cardiff?

The distance between Cambridge and Cardiff is 204 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 3h 20m and costs £90 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m 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 National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Cardiff train from?

Cambridge to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Northern, 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 3h 20m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 5h 42m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £250 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Cambridge to Cardiff bus arrive?

Cambridge to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Cardiff train arrive?

Cambridge to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 20m
£94–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
5h 42m
£42–103
Drive 175.7 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Cardiffcar 175.7 mi
3h 35m
£44–63
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 33m
£76–209
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 20m
£126–177
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to London St Pancras Intltrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
6h 37m
£59–124
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 10m
£54–175
Fly London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane STN - CWL
6h 9m
£68–250
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LTN - CWL
6h 56m
£53–216

Cambridge to Cardiff by train and subway

205Weekly Services

3h 20mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cambridge to Cardiff.

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Distance: 202.6 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Cardiff Central via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 42m.

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