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How to get fromCardiff to Newquayby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Newquay by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to St Austelltrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance
    6h 15m
    £95–173

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to Public Transport Interchangebus bus 216
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    3. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 504 / ...
    7h 30m
    £26–66

  3. Drive 184.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Newquaycar car 184.9 mi
    3h 29m
    £45–65

  4. Train via Plymouth

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain train
    6h 23m
    £94–187

Cardiff to Newquay by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Newquay, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to St Austell 5 times a week. Tickets cost £90–170 and the journey takes 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Bus Station via Public Transport Interchange and Plymouth Coach Station in around 7h 30m.

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