The average train between Gunnislake and Cardiff takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Gunnislake to Cardiff. 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 Gunnislake and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gunnislake is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gunnislake to Cardiff? 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 Gunnislake to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Gunnislake station and arriving at Cardiff station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Gunnislake to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gunnislake station.
Gunnislake to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Gunnislake to Cardiff train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Gunnislake and Cardiff is 128.7 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Gunnislake to Cardiff Central via Plymouth and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 38m.