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Outbound fromCambridge to Abergavenny by train
It takes an average of 5h 41m to travel from Cambridge to Abergavenny by train, over a distance of around 136 miles (219 km). There are normally 17 trains per day travelling from Cambridge to Abergavenny and tickets for this journey start from £42.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:28 | |
| Departure station | Cambridge | |
| Arrival station | Abergavenny | |
| Journey time | From 4h 0m | |
| Distance | 136 miles (219 km) | |
| Frequency | 17 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £42.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Transport for Wales |
How to travel from Cambridge to Abergavenny by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Cambridge to Abergavenny? Look no further.
You'll usually find 17 trains per day running between Cambridge and Abergavenny, which usually take 5 hours 41 minutes to complete the 136 miles (219 km) journey. It can take as little as 4 hours on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Abergavenny by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or Transport for Wales are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Cambridge to Abergavenny start from £42.30 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Abergavenny? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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