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

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30

train journeys
per day

150

miles (241 kms)

3hrs 21 mins

fastest journey

04:54 / 01:04

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

3

routes

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

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

The distance by rail from Cambridge to Cardiff Central is approximately 150 miles (241 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 46 mins.

Thameslink, GWR, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Cambridge and Cardiff Central.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cambridge to Cardiff Central. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 21 mins.

Journeys from Cambridge to Cardiff Central Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:54
    4 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    09:08
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:53
    3 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    09:36
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:23
    3 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    10:10
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:14
    3 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    10:36
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:44
    3 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    11:10
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:14
    3 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    11:36
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:23
    3 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    12:11
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:14
    3 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    12:38
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:23
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    13:17
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:14
    3 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    13:35
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:23
    3 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    14:06
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:53
    3 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    14:37
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:23
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    15:16
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:14
    3 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    15:35
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:23
    3 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    16:07
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:14
    3 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    16:36
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:23
    3 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    17:09
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:14
    3 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    17:37
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:44
    3 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    18:13
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:14
    3 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    18:37
    Cambridge
    Cardiff Central
    Cambridge to Cardiff Central

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

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cambridge and Cardiff Central

The travel time between Cambridge and Cardiff Central by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 46 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 21 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cambridge and Cardiff Central 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 04:54, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:04.

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

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

Thameslink, GWR, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Cambridge and Cardiff Central.

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