There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Gunnislake by train, bus, or car
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Train
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 11m£77–152Bus, 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
6h 26m£33–77Drive 146.4 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Gunnislakecar 146.4 mi
2h 57m£37–53Train via Taunton
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Taunton to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 28m£78–149Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the bus from St Davids Station to Railway Stationbus 66
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Cornish Innbus Dc1
6h 33m£56–101
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 £30 - £80 and takes 6h 26m.
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 6h 26m.
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 11m.
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 which takes 5h 11m and costs £75 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 11m 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 which takes 5h 11m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 26m.
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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Cornish Inn via Plymouth Coach Station, Charles Street, and Bus Station in around 6h 26m.
- 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
- £17–35
- 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 Gunnislake
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Taunton to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Taunton to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- 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
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Bus from Charles Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 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
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Bus from Railway Station to Cornish Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- 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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