There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Gwithian by train, bus, or car
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Train via Plymouth
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 Hayletrain
6h 48m£96–181Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
8h 12m£42–63Drive 203.2 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Gwithiancar 203.2 mi
3h 46m£51–74Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Redruthtrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
6h 51m£99–172
Cardiff to Gwithian by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Gwithian is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Gwithian is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Gwithian. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Red River Inn via Plymouth Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Gwithian. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Hayle via Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Cardiff and Gwithian is 241 miles. The road distance is 204.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Gwithian without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 48m and costs £95 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Cardiff to Gwithian, including transfers.
Cardiff to Gwithian bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Gwithian train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Gwithian is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 48m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Gwithian, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Red River Inn via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, Hayle, and Viaduct in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Red River Inn via Plymouth Coach Station and Bus Station in around 8h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Hayle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £95–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Hayle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Gwithian bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Cardiff to Gwithian train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Gwithian is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Cardiff to Gwithian.
There are 3482+ hotels available in Gwithian.