What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Great Shelford?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Great Shelford is to bus which costs £22 - £80 and takes 5h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Great Shelford?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Great Shelford is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Great Shelford?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Great Shelford. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Chaston Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Great Shelford?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Great Shelford. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Shelford (Cambs) via London Paddington and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Great Shelford?

The distance between Cardiff and Great Shelford is 202 miles. The road distance is 175.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Great Shelford without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Great Shelford without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Great Shelford?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Cardiff to Great Shelford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Great Shelford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Great Shelford train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Great Shelford?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Great Shelford is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £80 and takes 5h 48m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £270 and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Cardiff to Great Shelford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Great Shelford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Great Shelford?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Great Shelford is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Cardiff to Great Shelford.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Great Shelford?

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Where can I stay near Great Shelford?

There are 781+ hotels available in Great Shelford.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Shelford (Cambs)London Liverpool Street - Cambridge North / ...
3h 48m
£55–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Trumpington Park-and-RideUk990
5h 48m
£22–79
Drive 174.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Great Shelford174.9 mi
3h 43m
£44–64
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Luton Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Luton Airport (LTN)BRS - LTN
3. Take the bus from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station to Trumpington Park-and-Ride
7h 34m
£58–210
Train via Gloucester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to GloucesterCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Gloucester to CambridgeBristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport / ...
6h 27m
£64–161
Fly Cardiff Airport to Luton Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Luton Airport (LTN)CWL - LTN
2. Take the bus from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station to Trumpington Park-and-Ride
7h 39m
£97–332
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)BRS - STN
7h 11m
£86–199
Fly Cardiff Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)CWL - STN
7h 46m
£90–261

Cardiff to Great Shelford by train and foot

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3h 48mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 200.9 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Great Shelford, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Shelford (Cambs) via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Chaston Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Trumpington Park-and-Ride, and The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride in around 5h 48m.

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