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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Cardiff to Cambridge

Cheapest
3 h 28 min
Car
300 km.
from $16
Other
3 h 49 min
Bus
330 km.
from €46.65
3 h 15 min
240 km.
from $172.11
6 h 55 min
240 km.
from $48.22
6 h 27 min
Train, Plane
240 km.
from $149.90
6 h 8 min
240 km.
from $343.43
7 h
240 km.
from $55.57

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$46.83–$278.47
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$202.52

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$303.79
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$316.44

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92
Bus from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$34.18

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Cabot Circus to Fair
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.78–$32.91

Train operators

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.50–$82.28

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$27.85–$40.50

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
4h 34m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.24–$417.71

Great Northern

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
greatnorthernrail.com/
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$32.91–$45.57

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cambridge is to bus which costs $27.17 - $40.22 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cambridge is to train via London which takes 3h 15m and costs $108.70 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave and arriving at Fair Street via Cabot Circus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Cambridge via Paddington station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cambridge?

The distance between Cardiff and Cambridge is 326 km. The road distance is 299 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cambridge without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 15m and costs $108.70 - $260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Cardiff to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cambridge bus from?

Cardiff to Cambridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cambridge train from?

Cardiff to Cambridge train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cambridge is to train via London which takes 3h 15m and costs $108.70 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27.17 - $40.22 and takes 6h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $228.26 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Cardiff to Cambridge bus arrive?

Cardiff to Cambridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Cardiff to Cambridge train arrive?

Cardiff to Cambridge train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cambridge is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Cardiff to Cambridge.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Cambridge?

Book your Cardiff to Cambridge train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Cambridge?

Book your Cardiff to Cambridge bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 688+ hotels available in Cambridge. Prices start at $60.21 per night.
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