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How to get fromCambridge to South Walesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cambridge to South Wales by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain train
    4h 47m
    £101–212
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    8h 54m
    £40–79
  3. Drive 182.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge to South Walescar car 182.8 mi
    4h 6m
    £45–65
  4. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane STN - CWL
    12h 21m
    £81–415
  5. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain train
    5h 39m
    £111–224
  6. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 42m
    £138–204
  7. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane STN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 44m
    £82–224

Cambridge to South Wales by bus

Calendar101Weekly Buses
Duration8h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Cwmbach via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Glenboi Cemetery via London Heathrow Airport, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 8h 54m.

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