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It takes an average of 5h 23m to travel from Cardiff Central to Cambridge by train, over a distance of around 150 miles (241 km). There are normally 14 trains per day travelling from Cardiff Central to Cambridge and tickets for this journey start from £34 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:47 | |
| Departure station | Cardiff Central | |
| Arrival station | Cambridge | |
| Journey time | From 3h 48m | |
| Distance | 150 miles (241 km) | |
| Frequency | 14 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £34 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Transport for Wales |
Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cambridge in 3 hours 48 minutes
If you want to travel from Cardiff Central to Cambridge by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Cardiff Central to Cambridge by train to take around 5 hours 23 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 3 hours 48 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 14 trains per day running on this route, which spans 150 miles (241 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Cambridge. You can travel on this route with either Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or Transport for Wales. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Cardiff Central to Cambridge start from £34.00 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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The price of train tickets from Cardiff Central to Cambridge starts at £34 one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Booking on the day is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or class.
1. Book in advance
2. Consider a Season Ticket
3. Use your Railcard
4. Split your tickets
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