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Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cambridge (CBG)

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30

train journeys
per day

150

miles (241 kms)

3hrs 35 mins

fastest journey

05:54 / 23:59

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Cambridge (CBG)

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On a typical weekday there are 30 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Central and Cambridge , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 30 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Central to Cambridge is approximately 150 miles (241 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 54 mins.

CrossCountry, GWR, Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Central and Cambridge.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cardiff Central to Cambridge. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 35 mins.

Journeys from Cardiff Central to Cambridge Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:54
    3 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    09:30
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:23
    3 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    10:00
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:53
    3 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    10:30
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:23
    3 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    11:00
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:55
    3 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    11:30
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:17
    3 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    12:00
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:37
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    12:30
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:18
    3 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    13:00
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:50
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    13:30
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:18
    3 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    14:00
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:41
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    14:30
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:18
    3 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    15:00
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:50
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    15:30
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:18
    3 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    16:00
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:54
    3 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    16:30
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:18
    3 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    17:00
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:52
    3 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    17:30
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:18
    3 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    18:02
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:54
    3 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    18:30
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:18
    3 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    19:00
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central to Cambridge

About Cardiff Central Station

Station name Cardiff Central (CDF)
Address Cardiff Central Station, Central Square, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 1EP
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:40 - 21:30
Saturday 05:40 - 21:30
Sunday 07:30 - 21:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Cambridge Station

Station name Cambridge (CBG)
Address Cambridge station, Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:10 - 23:00
Saturday 05:10 - 23:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cardiff Central and Cambridge

The travel time between Cardiff Central and Cambridge by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 54 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 35 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Central and Cambridge vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 30 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:54, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:59.

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Amenities on trains between Cardiff Central and Cambridge can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cardiff Central & Cambridge. owever, there are 30 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, GWR, Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Central and Cambridge.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Cardiff Central and Cambridge, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.