There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Hope Cove by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Totnestrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 38m£133–208Bus, line 3 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Royal Parade to Bus Stationbus 3
7h 40m£27–45Drive 149.3 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Hope Covecar 149.3 mi
2h 45m£37–53
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Hope Cove is to bus and line 3 bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Hope Cove is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Hope Cove. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Sun Bay Hotel via Royal Parade and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Hope Cove. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Totnes via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Cardiff and Hope Cove is 160 miles. The road distance is 150.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Hope Cove without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £130 - £210.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Cardiff to Hope Cove, including transfers.
Cardiff to Hope Cove bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Hope Cove train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Hope Cove is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus and line 3 bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Hope Cove, Devon, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hope Cove via Bristol Temple Meads and Totnes in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Sun Bay Hotel via Plymouth Coach Station, Royal Parade, and Bus Station in around 7h 40m.
- 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 Totnes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- 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 4 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 Totnes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- 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
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- National Express
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Bus from Royal Parade to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Hope Cove bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Cardiff to Hope Cove train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Hope Cove is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Cardiff to Hope Cove.
There are 1774+ hotels available in Hope Cove.