The average train between Cambridge and Pencoed takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge to Pencoed. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cambridge and Pencoed. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Pencoed at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Pencoed. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Pencoed station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Cambridge to Pencoed train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Pencoed train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Cambridge to Pencoed train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cambridge and Pencoed is 259.6 km. The road distance is 352 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Pencoed via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 15m.