Cardiff to Newquay Trains

Cardiff to Newquay trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Newquay takes 7h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. 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.

7h 18m
Duration: 225 mi
Distance: £105
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to St Austelltrain Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...

6h 15m

£90–157

Cardiff to Newquay train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Newquay. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Newquay at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at St Austell and take an average of 7h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:30 PM → 10:58 AM
Arrives next day
14h 28m • 3 changes
10:47 PM → 1:19 PM
Arrives next day
14h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:00 AM → 3:25 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
10:57 AM → 4:32 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
11:25 AM → 5:31 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
1:25 PM → 7:18 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:28 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 31m • 3 changes
7:27 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
9:28 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:28 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 31m • 3 changes
7:27 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
9:28 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:28 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 31m • 3 changes
7:27 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
9:28 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:28 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 31m • 3 changes
7:27 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
9:28 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 34m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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