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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bodmin is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 5h 45m.

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 7m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bodmin?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Bodmin. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Dennison Road Car Park via Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bodmin?

The distance between Cardiff and Bodmin is 199 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 which takes 4h 55m and costs £110 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Cardiff to Bodmin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bodmin bus from?

Cardiff to Bodmin bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Bodmin?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bodmin is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £110 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Cardiff to Bodmin bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Bodmin?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Bodmin is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Cardiff to Bodmin.

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

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Where can I stay near Bodmin?

There are 3261+ hotels available in Bodmin.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin ParkwayCardiff Central - Truro / ...
4h 55m
£112–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach StationCp5
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Park504 / ...
5h 45m
£37–62
Drive 165.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Bodmin165.2 mi
3h 7m
£42–60

Cardiff to Bodmin by train and bus

5Weekly Services

4h 55mAverage Duration

£112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 197.9 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkway 5 times a week. Tickets cost £110–140 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Dennison Road Car Park via Plymouth Coach Station in around 5h 45m.

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