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4.6Travel Information between Cambridge and Wales
 Distance | 97 miles |
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 Available travel modes | Train or coach |
 Ticket price range | £10 - £38 |
 Cheapest mode | Coach • £10 • 3 h 25 min |
 Fastest mode | Coach • £10 • 3 h 25 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or CrossCountry |
Take a train or coach to travel 97 miles from Cambridge to Wales. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are FlixBus or CrossCountry among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Cambridge to Wales.
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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 train 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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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.
There are 2 travel options to Wales from Cambridge. You can take a train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Wales is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £10 compared to other travel options to Wales:
A coach is £28 less than a train with an average ticket price of £38 from Cambridge to Wales.
The fastest way from Cambridge to Wales is by coach with an average journey time of 3 h 25 min.
There are alternative travel options to Wales that take longer:
Taking a train requires on average 3 h 35 min of travel time.
The Cambridge to Wales distance is approximately 97 miles.
The average frequency per day from Cambridge to Wales is:
- 5 coaches per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Cambridge to Wales as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Cambridge to Wales:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cambridge to Wales:
- You can travel by coach to Wales from Cambridge with FlixBus or Megabus, and you can find FlixBus Cambridge to Wales tickets for £10 on Omio.
- You can take a train from Cambridge to Wales with CrossCountry or Thameslink. Cheap tickets can be found for £58 with CrossCountry from Cambridge to Wales.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cambridge to Wales with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with 1 direct coach per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Wales as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Cambridge and Wales.
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