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Compare bus and train for Cardiff to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 149 miles (240 km)
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€74 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Cardiff to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Cambridge:
A bus is $32 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Cambridge costing on average $48 (€38).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 5m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Cambridge as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Cambridge by bus.
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