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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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3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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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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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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.
Other travel options to Wales take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 35m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to Wales by coach.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Thameslink to go to Wales by train.
- 0 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
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