There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Gunnislake by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- 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 Gunnislaketrain
5h 13m£91–236Bus, line 1 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Charles Street to Bus Stationbus 1
5h 53m£28–40Drive 146.4 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Gunnislakecar 146.4 mi
2h 57m£36–52Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
5h 18m£96–177Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the bus from St Davids Station to Railway Stationbus 66
6h 55m£68–122
Cardiff to Gunnislake by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Gunnislake is to bus and line 1 bus which costs £28 - £40 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Gunnislake is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Gunnislake. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Cornish Inn via Charles Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Gunnislake. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Gunnislake via Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Cardiff and Gunnislake is 179 miles. The road distance is 147.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Gunnislake without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 13m and costs £90 - £240.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Cardiff to Gunnislake, including transfers.
Cardiff to Gunnislake bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Gunnislake train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Gunnislake is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 13m and costs £90 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs £28 - £40 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Gunnislake, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Gunnislake via Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Cornish Inn via Plymouth Coach Station, Charles Street, and Bus Station in around 5h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £22–27
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £29–45
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £65–85
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £85–130
Train from Plymouth to Gunnislake
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £9–12
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £12–18
Train from Cardiff Central to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £85–160
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £85–110
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £110–160
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £60–75
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £80–120
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
- £60–170
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £60–90
- 1st Class
- £110–170
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Charles Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Bus from St Davids Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- 01392 872900
- info@dartline-coaches.co.uk
- Website
- dartline.co.uk
Bus from St Davids Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.dartline.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Gunnislake bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Cardiff to Gunnislake train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Gunnislake is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Cardiff to Gunnislake.
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