There are 4 ways to get from Newtown to Cambridge by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newtown (Powys) to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 21m£101–161Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Parksidebus 777
7h 15m£38–92Drive 170.9 mi
- Drive from Newtown to Cambridgecar 170.9 mi
3h 4m£42–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Newtown (Powys) to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
5h 57m£57–114
Newtown to Cambridge by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newtown to Cambridge is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Newtown to Cambridge is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Newtown station to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Parkside via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Newtown to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Newtown (Powys) and arriving at Cambridge via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Newtown and Cambridge is 213 miles. The road distance is 171.9 miles.
The best way to get from Newtown to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Newtown to Cambridge, including transfers.
Newtown to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
Newtown to Cambridge train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newtown (Powys) station.
The best way to get from Newtown to Cambridge is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Newtown, Powys, Wales and Cambridge, England?
You can take a train from Newtown (Powys) to Cambridge via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Parkside via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 15m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newtown (Powys) to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newtown (Powys) to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–55
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
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More Questions & Answers
Newtown to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Newtown to Cambridge train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newtown to Cambridge is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Newtown to Cambridge.
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