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How to get fromCardiff to Boscastleby train, car or bus

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

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  1. 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
    4h 57m
    £71–157

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus6
    7h 24m
    £24–81

  3. Drive 161.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Boscastlecar161.9 mi
    3h 9m
    £40–57

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin ParkwaytrainCardiff Central - Penzance
    8h
    £105–187

Cardiff to Boscastle by train and bus

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Boscastle, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Boscastle via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and Bodmin Parkway in around 4h 57m.

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