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

The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Cambridge is to train and bus which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Cambridge is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Welshpool and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool station to Cambridge station. However, there are services departing from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A and arriving at Drummer St Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Welshpool and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Welshpool and arriving at Cambridge via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Welshpool to Cambridge?

The distance between Welshpool and Cambridge is 200 miles. The road distance is 160.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Welshpool to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Welshpool to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Welshpool to Cambridge bus from?

Welshpool to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A.

Where do I catch the Welshpool to Cambridge train from?

Welshpool to Cambridge train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Welshpool station.

Train or bus from Welshpool to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Welshpool to Cambridge is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £70 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Welshpool to Cambridge bus arrive?

Welshpool to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Welshpool to Cambridge train arrive?

Welshpool to Cambridge train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Welshpool to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Cambridge is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Welshpool to Cambridge.

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

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Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 848+ hotels available in Cambridge.

Welshpool to Cambridge - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Welshpool to Cambridge by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Welshpool to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
4h 59m
£93–141
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Smethwick Galton Bridgetrain Shrewsbury - Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk083
6h 59m
£25–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
6h 30m
£27–66
Drive 159.8 mi
1. Drive from Welshpool to Cambridgecar 159.8 mi
2h 44m
£40–57

Welshpool to Cambridge by train

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4h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 198.4 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Welshpool to Cambridge via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Drummer St Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Bus Station in around 6h 30m.

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