There are 4 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 12m£28–107Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park Place to Public Transport Interchangebus 216
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Falc
6h 38m£23–67Drive 146.4 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Gunnislakecar 146.4 mi
2h 57m£36–52Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Saltashtrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
5h 28m£94–169
Cardiff to Gunnislake by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Gunnislake is to bus which costs £23 - £70 and takes 6h 38m.
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 Park Place and arriving at Cornish Inn via Public Transport Interchange, Pilgrim Primary and New Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
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 12m.
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 12m and costs £27 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Cardiff to Gunnislake, including transfers.
Cardiff to Gunnislake bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place 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 12m and costs £27 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £70 and takes 6h 38m.
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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Cornish Inn via Public Transport Interchange, Plymouth Coach Station, Pilgrim Primary, and New Road in around 6h 38m.
- 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
- £15–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–75
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Gunnislake
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Saltash
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £85–110
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £110–170
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £5–19
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Park Place to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £21–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £40
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Gunnislake bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Public Transport Interchange 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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