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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cambridge is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 50m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Parkside via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Cambridge via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cambridge?

The distance between Cardiff and Cambridge is 208 miles. The road distance is 176.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Cardiff to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cambridge bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cambridge train from?

Cardiff to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cambridge is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £300 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Cardiff to Cambridge bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Cambridge train arrive?

Cardiff to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Cambridge?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 853+ hotels available in Cambridge.

Cardiff to Cambridge - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Cambridge by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Cambridgetrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
4h 5m
£97–185
Bus via Cardiff North Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk950 / ...
6h 50m
£21–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
6h 10m
£42–101
Drive 175.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cambridgecar 175.9 mi
3h 35m
£43–63
Fly Cardiff Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CWL - STN
6h 56m
£67–300
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 19m
£120–176
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BRS - STN
6h 37m
£87–242
Fly Cardiff Airport to Luton Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane CWL - LTN
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Parksidebus
8h 49m
£48–205

Cardiff to Cambridge by train

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4h 5mAverage Duration

£97Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Cambridge.

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Distance: 206.8 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cambridge via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Parkside via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 10m.

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