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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £85 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Cardiff Central via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Cardiff?

The distance between Cambridge and Cardiff is 204 miles. The road distance is 177.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Cambridge to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Cardiff bus from?

Cambridge to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Cardiff train from?

Cambridge to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Cambridge to Cardiff bus arrive?

Cambridge to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Cambridge to Cardiff train arrive?

Cambridge to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Cardiff is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Cambridge to Cardiff.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cambridge to Cardiff?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Cambridge to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cambridge to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 24m
£89–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk950
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
5h 54m
£31–53
Drive 176.2 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Cardiffcar 176.2 mi
3h 38m
£44–63
Fly London Stansted Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane STN - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 24m
£85–200
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 24m
£109–186
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 22m
£105–158
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LTN - CWL
6h 39m
£66–138
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LTN - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 6m
£46–182

Cambridge to Cardiff by train and subway

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Distance: 202.6 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Cardiff Central via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 54m.

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