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How to get fromCardiff to Boscastleby train, car or bus

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There are 5 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 train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    5h 2m
    £71–165

  2. Train, bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus bus 6
    7h 30m
    £24–79

  3. Drive 161.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Boscastlecar car 161.9 mi
    3h 10m
    £40–58

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance
    7h 32m
    £105–187

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus bus 6
    7h 51m
    £33–77

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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 5h 2m.

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