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How to get fromCardiff to University of Cambridgeby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to University of Cambridge by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtontrainSwansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to CambridgetrainLondon Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
    3h 32m
    £52–124

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to ParksidebusUk990
    5h 40m
    £21–81

  3. Drive 175.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to University of Cambridgecar175.7 mi
    3h 33m
    £45–64

  4. 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)planeBRS - STN
    6h 47m
    £79–179

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol ParkwaytrainSwansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to CambridgetrainBristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport
    6h 16m
    £107–310

  6. Bus via Cardiff North Road

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow AirportbusUk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to ParksidebusUk990
    6h 20m
    £21–70

  7. Fly Cardiff Airport to London Stansted Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeCWL - STN
    7h 21m
    £83–241

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Luton Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeBRS - LTN
    3. Take the bus from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station to Parksidebus
    7h 27m
    £57–207

  9. Fly Cardiff Airport to Luton Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeCWL - LTN
    2. Take the bus from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station to Parksidebus
    7h 31m
    £96–329

Cardiff to University of Cambridge by bus and foot

Calendar224Weekly Services
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and University of Cambridge, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to University of Cambridge via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Cambridge in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to University of Cambridge via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Parkside in around 5h 40m.

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