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Compare coach and train for Cambridge to Wales
Omio recommends booking the train 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 47m. 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
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£70 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £48 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Wales:
A coach is £44 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 54m.
Tickets start at around £26 compared to roughly £48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £21. The journey takes 5h 24m 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.
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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.
- 13:2510h45Cambridge0:10Wales£161One-way0 changes
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- 13:2510h45Cambridge0:10Wales£161One-way0 changes
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- 13:2510h45Cambridge0:10Wales£161One-way0 changes
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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 £44 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 54m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 4 coaches per day.
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.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Kiveton Bridge (KIV).
- Coaches mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway to go to Wales by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Wales by coach.
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