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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Newtown is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Newtown is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Newtown?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Newtown station. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Newtown?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Newtown. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Newtown (Powys) via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Newtown?

The distance between Cambridge and Newtown is 213 miles. The road distance is 171.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Newtown without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Cambridge to Newtown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Newtown bus from?

Cambridge to Newtown bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Newtown train from?

Cambridge to Newtown train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Newtown?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Newtown is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Cambridge to Newtown bus arrive?

Cambridge to Newtown bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Newtown train arrive?

Cambridge to Newtown train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Newtown?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Newtown is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Cambridge to Newtown.

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

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cambridge to Newtown by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newtown (Powys)train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 22m
£105–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
6h 40m
£38–92
Drive 170.8 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Newtowncar 170.8 mi
3h 4m
£42–60
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newtown (Powys)train
6h 35m
£56–117

Cambridge to Newtown by train

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Distance: 212.1 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Newtown, Powys, Wales?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Newtown (Powys) via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 40m.

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