What is the cheapest way to get from Bodmin to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Bodmin to Cardiff is to bus which costs £25 - £60 and takes 6h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bodmin to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Bodmin to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bodmin and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Bodmin to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Dennison Road Car Park and arriving at Kingsway GR via Plymouth Coach Station and Public Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Bodmin and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Bodmin to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bodmin Parkway and arriving at Cardiff Central via Plymouth and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Bodmin to Cardiff?

The distance between Bodmin and Cardiff is 197 miles. The road distance is 165.7 miles.

How do I travel from Bodmin to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Bodmin to Cardiff without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 58m and costs £80 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Bodmin to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Bodmin to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bodmin to Cardiff bus from?

Bodmin to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Bodmin to Cardiff train from?

Bodmin to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bodmin Parkway station.

Train or bus from Bodmin to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Bodmin to Cardiff is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 58m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £60 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Bodmin to Cardiff bus arrive?

Bodmin to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Bodmin to Cardiff train arrive?

Bodmin to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Bodmin to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Bodmin to Cardiff is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Bodmin to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Bodmin to Cardiff?

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Bodmin to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bodmin to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 58m
£84–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway GRbus 216
6h 27m
£26–56
Drive 164.8 mi
1. Drive from Bodmin to Cardiffcar 164.8 mi
3h 9m
£41–59
Train
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
5h 38m
£88–173

Bodmin to Cardiff by bus and train

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4h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 195.6 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Bodmin, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Mount Folly to Cardiff Central via Bodmin Parkway Station, Bodmin Parkway, Plymouth, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Kingsway GR via Plymouth Coach Station and Public Transport Interchange in around 6h 27m.

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