There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Brixham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 49m£58–112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Coronation Road opp Town Millbus 7
5h 49m£24–38Drive 133.5 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Brixhamcar 133.5 mi
2h 28m£33–48Train, line 12 bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain
- Take the train from Taunton to Newton Abbottrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Museumbus 12
4h 27m£58–106
Cardiff to Brixham by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Brixham is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Brixham is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Brixham. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Museum via Bus Station, Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Brixham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Paignton via Bristol Temple Meads and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Cardiff and Brixham is 147 miles. The road distance is 134.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Brixham without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Cardiff to Brixham, including transfers.
Cardiff to Brixham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Brixham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Brixham is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Brixham, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Museum via Bristol Temple Meads, Newton Abbot, Paignton, and Bus Station in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Museum via Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, Coronation Road opp Town Mill, Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel, and Bus Station in around 5h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–75
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
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- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Taunton to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Coronation Road opp Town Mill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Rail Station to Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Brixham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
Cardiff to Brixham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Brixham is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Cardiff to Brixham.
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