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

The cheapest way to get from Caernarfon to Cambridge is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 11h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caernarfon to Cambridge is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Caernarfon and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Caernarfon to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Turf Square and arriving at Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 via Bus Depot, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Caernarfon and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Caernarfon to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Bangor (Gwynedd) and arriving at Cambridge via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Caernarfon to Cambridge?

The distance between Caernarfon and Cambridge is 306 miles. The road distance is 227.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Caernarfon to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caernarfon to Cambridge bus from?

Caernarfon to Cambridge bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Turf Square station.

Where do I catch the Caernarfon to Cambridge train from?

Caernarfon to Cambridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Bangor (Gwynedd) station.

Train or bus from Caernarfon to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Cambridge is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 11h 56m.

Where does the Caernarfon to Cambridge bus arrive?

Caernarfon to Cambridge bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Bus Depot station.

Where does the Caernarfon to Cambridge train arrive?

Caernarfon to Cambridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Caernarfon to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Caernarfon to Cambridge is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Caernarfon to Cambridge.

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 897+ hotels available in Cambridge.

Caernarfon to Cambridge - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Caernarfon to Cambridge by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to London Eustontrain Holyhead - London Euston
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
6h 21m
£110–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Bus Depotbus T2
2. Take the bus from Bus Depot to Newtown Bus Stationbus X85
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
4. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus
11h 56m
£33–52
Drive 225.7 mi
1. Drive from Caernarfon to Cambridgecar 225.7 mi
4h 17m
£56–81
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Birmingham New Streettrain Holyhead - Birmingham International
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
8h 29m
£108–176
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Bus Depotbus T2
2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain
9h 18m
£103–160
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the bus from Huntingdon station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus T1
10h 59m

Caernarfon to Cambridge by bus, train, and foot

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6h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 304.7 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A to Cambridge via Bangor Bus Station Stand E, Bangor Bus Station Stand B, Bangor Railway Station H, Bangor (Gwynedd), London Euston, and King's Cross in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Turf Square to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 via Bus Depot, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station, and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 11h 56m.

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