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

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

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

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

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Bodmin?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Bodmin. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bodmin?

The distance between Cardiff and Bodmin is 197 miles. The road distance is 166.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bodmin without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 9m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Cardiff to Bodmin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bodmin train from?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Bodmin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Bodmin?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bodmin?

There are 3701+ hotels available in Bodmin.

Cardiff to Bodmin - 3 ways to travel via train, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Bodmin by train or car

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
5h 9m
£86–169
Drive 165.2 mi
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1. Drive from Cardiff to Bodmincar 165.2 mi
3h 9m
£41–59
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
5h 13m
£90–168

Cardiff to Bodmin by train and bus

129Weekly Services

5h 9mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 195.6 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to The Shire House Mount Folly via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 5h 9m.

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