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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Cardiff Central Station is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Cardiff Central Station is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £90 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Cardiff Central Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Cardiff Central Station. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5 via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Cardiff Central Station?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Cardiff Central Station. 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 26m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Cardiff Central Station?

The distance between Cambridge and Cardiff Central Station is 204 miles. The road distance is 176.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Cardiff Central Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £90 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Cambridge to Cardiff Central Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Cardiff Central Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Cardiff Central Station train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to Cardiff Central Station?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Cardiff Central Station is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £90 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Sophia Gardens, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 2m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £400 and takes 11h.

Where does the Cambridge to Cardiff Central Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cambridge to Cardiff Central Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge to Cardiff Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Cardiff Central Station is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Cambridge to Cardiff Central Station.

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

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

Book your Cambridge to Cardiff Central Station bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cardiff Central Station?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Cambridge to Cardiff Central Station 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 26m
£93–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk950 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
6h 53m
£26–43
Bus via Sophia Gardens
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
6h 2m
£43–106
Drive 175.7 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Cardiff Central Stationcar 175.7 mi
3h 35m
£43–62
Fly London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane STN - CWL
11h
£73–400
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
£130–189
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
£74–209
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
6h 55m
£52–185

Cambridge to Cardiff Central Station by bus

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Distance: 202.6 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Cardiff Central Station, 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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5 via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sophia Gardens in around 6h 2m.

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