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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Powys is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Powys is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Powys?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Powys. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Millennium Garden via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Powys?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Powys. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Pen-y-Bont via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Powys?

The distance between Cambridge and Powys is 236 miles. The road distance is 177.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Powys without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Cambridge to Powys, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Powys bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Powys train from?

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

Train or bus from Cambridge to Powys?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Powys is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Cambridge to Powys bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cambridge to Powys train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge to Powys?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Powys is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Cambridge to Powys.

Where can I stay near Powys?

There are 488+ hotels available in Powys.

Cambridge to Powys - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bonttrain
6h 38m
£128–203
Drive 176.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cambridge to Powyscar 176.3 mi
3h 50m
£43–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Millennium Gardenbus 409
7h 42m
£70–136
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Builders Armsbus 461 / ...
8h 12m

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Distance: 235 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Powys via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Pen-y-Bont in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Powys via Birmingham Coach Station and Millennium Garden in around 7h 42m.

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