There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Camborne by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to CamborneCardiff Central - Penzance
5h 20m£120–220Train via Plymouth
cheapest- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Take the train from Plymouth to Camborne
5h 25m£35–148Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach StationCp5
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Station504 / ...
8h 1m£48–82Drive 199.1 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Camborne199.1 mi
3h 39m£50–72
Cardiff to Camborne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Camborne is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Camborne is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Camborne station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Plymouth Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Camborne. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Cardiff and Camborne is 232 miles. The road distance is 200.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Camborne without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £120 - £220.
The train from Cardiff Central to Camborne takes 5h 20m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Cardiff to Camborne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Camborne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Camborne is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Camborne, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Camborne 5 times a week. Tickets cost £120–220 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Plymouth Coach Station and Bus Station in around 8h 1m.
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- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Camborne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £120–220
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £120–150
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £160–220
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Camborne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £26–40
- 1st Class
- £35–50
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Camborne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Camborne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Cardiff to Camborne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Camborne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Camborne is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Cardiff to Camborne.
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