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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Burwell is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £20 - £75 and takes 7h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Burwell is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £80 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Burwell?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Burwell. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bewicks Mead via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Burwell?

The distance between Cardiff and Burwell is 218 miles. The road distance is 187.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Burwell without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Cardiff to Burwell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Burwell bus from?

Cardiff to Burwell bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Burwell?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Burwell is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £85 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Cardiff to Burwell bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Burwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Burwell is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Cardiff to Burwell.

Where can I stay near Burwell?

There are 800+ hotels available in Burwell.

Cardiff to Burwell - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Burwell by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridge NorthLondon Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
3h 42m
£82–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parkside727 / ...
6h 58m
£21–82
Drive 186.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Burwell186.5 mi
3h 43m
£47–68
Train via The Busway station
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to CambridgeBrighton - Cambridge / ...
5h 14m
£58–137
Bus via Cardiff North Road
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow AirportUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parkside727 / ...
7h 38m
£21–71
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol ParkwaySwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to CambridgeBristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport
7h 49m
£108–313

Cardiff to Burwell by train and bus

5Weekly Services

7h 49mAverage Duration

£108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.9 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Burwell, Cambridgeshire, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Burwell via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Cambridge North in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bewicks Mead via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Parkside, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 6h 58m.

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