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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 an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a train costs an average of £70.
Distance: 158 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£26 Average Price Cheapest | £70 Average Price | £47 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Cambridge to Wales, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Wales:
A coach is £45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Wales costing on average £70.
Other travel options to Wales take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 59m.
Tickets start at around £26 compared to roughly £47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £21. The journey takes 5h 29m versus 2h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Wales from Cambridge by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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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The most popular day trips by ferry from Wales are Dublin and Bristol. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Wales on Omio.
Dublin is Ireland’s capital, known for its literary history, Georgian architecture and lively pub culture. It feels compact and sociable, with historic streets, creative districts and a coastal setting.
Bristol is known for its maritime past, inventive culture and distinctive street art. Around the harbourside and Clifton, historic landmarks and a strong independent scene give the city an energetic but relaxed feel.
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).
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Wales:
A coach is £45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Wales costing on average £70.
Other travel options to Wales take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 59m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Wales as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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