There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Llangollen 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 King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Euston to Wrexham Generaltrain London Euston - Wrexham General
6h 27m£88–149Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk083
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
7h 50m£27–46Drive 170.1 mi
- Drive from Cambridge to Llangollencar 170.1 mi
2h 55m£43–62Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wrexham Generaltrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
7h 6m£85–133Train #2
- Take the train from Ely to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street
9h 2m£100–161
Cambridge to Llangollen by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Llangollen is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Llangollen is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Bridge End Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station, Railway Station and Wrexham Bus Station 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Wrexham General via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Cambridge and Llangollen is 260 miles. The road distance is 171.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Llangollen without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Cambridge to Llangollen, including transfers.
Cambridge to Llangollen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.
Cambridge to Llangollen train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Llangollen is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Llangollen, Wales?
You can take a train from Cambridge to Bridge End Hotel via King's Cross, London Euston, Wrexham General, Wrexham General Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Bridge End Hotel via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange, Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 7, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 7h 50m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from Cambridge to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Great Northern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Cambridge to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £37
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from London Euston to Wrexham General
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- 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 Wrexham General
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Ely to Liverpool South Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact 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
- £12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cambridge to Llangollen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.
Cambridge to Llangollen train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Llangollen is 171 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Cambridge to Llangollen.
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