What is the cheapest way to get from Great Shelford to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Great Shelford to Cardiff is to bus which costs £40 - £120 and takes 6h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Great Shelford to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Great Shelford to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Great Shelford and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Great Shelford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Woollards Lane and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Trumpington Park-and-Ride and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Great Shelford and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Great Shelford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Shelford (Cambs) and arriving at Cardiff Central via Liverpool Street station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Great Shelford to Cardiff?

The distance between Great Shelford and Cardiff is 202 miles. The road distance is 175.7 miles.

How do I travel from Great Shelford to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Great Shelford to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £85 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Great Shelford to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Great Shelford to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Great Shelford to Cardiff bus from?

Great Shelford to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Trumpington Park-and-Ride station.

Where do I catch the Great Shelford to Cardiff train from?

Great Shelford to Cardiff train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Shelford (Cambs) station.

Train, bus or fly from Great Shelford to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Great Shelford to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 6h 9m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £230 and takes 11h 41m.

Where does the Great Shelford to Cardiff bus arrive?

Great Shelford to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Great Shelford to Cardiff train arrive?

Great Shelford to Cardiff train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Great Shelford to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Great Shelford to Cardiff is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Great Shelford to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Great Shelford to Cardiff?

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Great Shelford to Cardiff - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Great Shelford to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shelford (Cambs) to London Liverpool Streettrain Cambridge - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 58m
£88–176
Drive 174.7 mi
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1. Drive from Great Shelford to Cardiffcar 174.7 mi
3h 45m
£43–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trumpington Park-and-Ride to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
6h 9m
£44–111
Fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane STN - CWL
11h 41m
£65–227
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 35m
£128–196
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane STN - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 10m
£71–206

Great Shelford to Cardiff by train and subway

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Distance: 201 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Great Shelford, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Shelford (Cambs) to Cardiff Central via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woollards Lane to Sophia Gardens via The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Trumpington Park-and-Ride, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 9m.

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