The average train between Cardiff and Newquay takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Newquay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Newquay. The earliest departure is at 7:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Newquay at 11:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Newquay? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Newquay. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Newquay station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
Cardiff to Newquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Newquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Par station.
Book your Cardiff to Newquay train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Cardiff and Newquay is 177.8 km. The road distance is 352 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Newquay via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and Par in around 6h 22m.