There are 5 ways to get from Wales to Cambridge by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Retford to Peterboroughtrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
3h 35m£44–67Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 240 / ...
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Parksidebus 777
6h 30m£20–38Drive 113.1 mi
- Drive from Wales to Cambridgecar 113.1 mi
2h 1m£28–41Train via Leicester
- Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from Leicester to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
4h 42m£72–113Train, bus
- Take the train from Kiveton Bridge to Lincoln Centraltrain
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the bus from Huntingdon station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus T1
4h 56m
Wales to Cambridge by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Cambridge is to bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Cambridge is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Wales Road/Lestermoor Avenue and arriving at Parkside via Sheffield Interchange/E2 and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Kiveton Bridge and arriving at Cambridge via Retford and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Wales and Cambridge is 122 miles. The road distance is 113.7 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Wales to Cambridge, including transfers.
Wales to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.
Wales to Cambridge train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
The best way to get from Wales to Cambridge is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Wales, England and Cambridge, England?
You can take a train from Kiveton Bridge to Cambridge via Retford and Peterborough in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wales Road/Lestermoor Avenue to Parkside via Sheffield Interchange/E2 and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 6h 30m.
Train from Retford to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Lincoln Central to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Peterborough to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leicester to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Kiveton Bridge to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01954 230011
- Website
- Whippet Coaches
Bus from Huntingdon station to Drummer St Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Whippet Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Wales to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Wales to Cambridge train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Cambridge is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Wales to Cambridge.
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