First train | 03:53 | |
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Last train | 22:50 | |
Departure station | Cambridge | |
Arrival station | Bristol Parkway | |
Journey time | From 3h 8m | |
Distance | 124 miles (199 km) | |
Frequency | 35 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £43 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink |
Thinking about taking the train from Cambridge to Bristol Parkway? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 58 minutes to travel the 124 miles (199 km) from Cambridge to Bristol Parkway by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 8 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 35 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or Thameslink to Bristol Parkway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Cambridge to Bristol Parkway in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £43.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Bristol Parkway by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The average journey time by train between Cambridge and Bristol Parkway is 4 hours and 58 minutes, with around 35 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Cambridge to Bristol Parkway is 3 hours and 8 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Cambridge to Bristol Parkway can start from as little as £43 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Cambridge to Bristol Parkway. Travelling from Cambridge to Bristol Parkway by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Cambridge to Bristol Parkway leaves at 03:53. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Cambridge to Bristol Parkway leaves at 22:50. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Cambridge to Bristol Parkway cover a distance of around 124 miles (199 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Bristol Parkway to Cambridge.
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