There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Fowey by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Partrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
5h 41m£91–167Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 504
7h 34m£38–89Drive 176.4 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Foweycar 176.4 mi
3h 22m£44–64Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain
5h 41m£89–172
Cardiff to Fowey by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Fowey is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Fowey is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Fowey. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Hanson Drive via Plymouth Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Cardiff and Fowey is 206 miles. The road distance is 177.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Fowey without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £90 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Cardiff to Fowey, including transfers.
Cardiff to Fowey bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Fowey is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 34m.
Cardiff to Fowey bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Fowey is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Cardiff to Fowey.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Fowey, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Par 5 times a week. Tickets cost £85–170 and the journey takes 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Hanson Drive via Plymouth Coach Station and Bus Station in around 7h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- 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
- £29–70
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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