There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Cambourne by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to CambridgeLondon Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
4h 44m£55–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to ParksideUk990
6h 35m£22–87Drive 166.5 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Cambourne166.5 mi
3h 19m£42–60Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol ParkwaySwansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to CambridgeBristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport
7h 34m£106–306Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South TerminalUk940
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to CambridgeBrighton - Cambridge / ...
8h 39m£33–77
Cardiff to Cambourne by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cambourne is to bus which costs £22 - £90 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cambourne is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Cambourne. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at De La Warr Way via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Cardiff and Cambourne is 215 miles. The road distance is 167.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Cambourne without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 44m and costs £55 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Cardiff to Cambourne, including transfers.
Cardiff to Cambourne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Cambourne is to train via London which takes 4h 44m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £90 and takes 6h 35m.
Cardiff to Cambourne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cambourne is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Cardiff to Cambourne.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cambourne, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to De La Warr Way via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Cambridge, and Railway Station in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to De La Warr Way via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Parkside, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 6h 35m.
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- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £95–290
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £95–140
- 1st Class
- £200–290
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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