There are 4 ways to get from Cambridge to Gwynedd by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
7h 52m£98–149Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Ganllwyd Post Officebus T2
10h 21m£36–59Bus, train
- Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
9h 4m£61–117Drive 203.9 mi
- Drive from Cambridge to Gwyneddcar 203.9 mi
3h 45m£51–73
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Gwynedd is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Gwynedd is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Gwynedd. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Ganllwyd Post Office via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Gwynedd. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Cambridge and Gwynedd is 262 miles. The road distance is 205.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Gwynedd without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs £95 - £150.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Cambridge to Gwynedd, including transfers.
Cambridge to Gwynedd bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.
Cambridge to Gwynedd train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Gwynedd is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 21m.
What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Gwynedd, Wales?
You can take a train from Cambridge to Ganllwyd Post Office via Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Ganllwyd Post Office via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 10h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Ganllwyd Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Cambridge to Gwynedd bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.
Cambridge to Gwynedd train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Gwynedd is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Cambridge to Gwynedd.
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