There are 3 ways to get from Caernarfon to Cambridge by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Holyhead - London Euston
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
7h 28m£68–114Drive 225.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Caernarfon to Cambridgecar 225.7 mi
4h 17m£56–81Train
- Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Birmingham New Streettrain Holyhead - Birmingham International
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
8h 36m£108–176
Caernarfon to Cambridge by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caernarfon to Cambridge is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Caernarfon to Cambridge is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct train from Caernarfon to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Bangor (Gwynedd) and arriving at Cambridge via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between Caernarfon and Cambridge is 251 miles. The road distance is 227.1 miles.
The best way to get from Caernarfon to Cambridge without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 28m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Caernarfon to Cambridge, including transfers.
Caernarfon to Cambridge train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bangor (Gwynedd) station.
Caernarfon to Cambridge train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caernarfon to Cambridge is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Caernarfon to Cambridge.
There are 909+ hotels available in Cambridge.
What companies run services between Caernarfon, Wales and Cambridge, England?
You can take a bus from Turf Square to Cambridge via Bangor Bus Station Stand E, Bangor Bus Station Stand B, Bangor Railway Station H, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
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