How to get to Wales from Cambridge

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Compare train and coach for Cambridge to Wales

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Wales among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £35.

Distance: 158 km

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from Cambridge to Wales

How to get to Wales from Cambridge by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Cambridge to Wales is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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08:308h35
Cambridge
17:05Wales
£191One-way
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08:308h35
Cambridge
17:05Wales
£191One-way
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06:157h40
Cambridge
13:55Wales
£331One-way
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14:158h10
Cambridge
22:25Wales
£251One-way
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How to Travel from Cambridge to Wales

Travelling from Cambridge to Wales requires one change in London. Go from punting on the River Cam to enjoying the flatlands of the Fens around Cambridge, before heading to mountainous Wales for a contrasting landscape. Within Wales visit vibrant Cardiff, the stunning landscapes of the Brecon Beacons, Snowdonia and the Pembrokeshire Coast and enjoy a greater concentration of castles than anywhere in the UK. From Cambridge to Cardiff is a distance of 200 miles.

Train:Train travel to Wales from Cambridge is fairly straightforward, requiring just one change in London for those heading to Cardiff, Wales' busiest station. Shortest total journey time is from 3.5 hours, although those needing to change to regional or local trains in Wales will need to add to their journey time. Trains on this route are operated by Great Northern and GWR.

Bus: The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Wales by bus is via National Express Coach. Coach travel to Newport in South Wales involves one change at London Victoria, although there are up to 13 services per day with a total journey time of 5-7 hours.

Flight: Due to the proximity of the two areas, flying is a rare way to travel from Cambridge to Wales, however those wishing to fly would need to board a train to London (1 hour), transfer to London City Airport (1 hour) and then board a FlyBe flight to Cardiff (1 hour).

Travelling from Cambridge to Wales: Travel Tips

  • What is the cheapest way to travel from Cambridge to Wales? The cheapest way to travel to Cambridge to Wales is by bus.
  • What is the fastest way to travel from Cambridge to Wales? The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Wales is by train.

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FAQs: Cambridge to Wales

Travel to Wales easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cambridge to Wales.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cambridge and Wales including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Cambridge to Wales is a coach with an average price of £13.

This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Wales:

A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Wales costing on average £35.

The fastest way to travel from Cambridge to Wales is by train with an average journey time of 3h 22m.

Other travel options to Wales take longer:

Coach takes on average 8h 35m.

The Cambridge to Wales distance is approximately 158 km.
The average frequency per day from Cambridge to Wales is:
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 8 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Wales as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cambridge to Wales:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Woodhouse (WDH).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cambridge to Wales, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to Wales by coach.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Thameslink to go to Wales by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cambridge to Wales:
  • 0 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Cambridge to Wales often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Wales and these popular destinations at a great price.

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