Cardiff to Cambridge Trains

Cardiff to Cambridge trains

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The average train between Cardiff and Cambridge takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Cambridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 28m
Duration: 203 mi
Distance: £109
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 14m

£89–155

Cardiff to Cambridge train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:20 PM → 6:19 AM
Arrives next day
8h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:43 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:43 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:43 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:43 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:43 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:43 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Cambridge? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cambridge via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 14m.

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