There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Newquay by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to St AustellCardiff Central - Penzance
6h 13m£88–145Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationUk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Newquay Bus StationUkn49 / ...
6h 50m£18–61Drive 184.9 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Newquay184.9 mi
3h 27m£46–66Train via Plymouth
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Take the train from Plymouth to Par
6h 22m£43–139Bus via Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Take the bus from Park Place to Public Transport Interchange216
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Bus Station106
8h£38–60
Cardiff to Newquay by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Newquay is to bus which costs £18 - £65 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Newquay is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Newquay station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Newquay Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Newquay. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Newquay via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth and Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Cardiff and Newquay is 227 miles. The road distance is 185.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Newquay without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Cardiff to Newquay, including transfers.
Cardiff to Newquay bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.
Cardiff to Newquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Newquay is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £65 and takes 6h 50m.
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 £85–150 and the journey takes 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Newquay Bus Station via Bus Station in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to St Austell
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £85–150
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–17
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £25–40
- 1st Class
- £30–45
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Newquay Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Newquay Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Park Place to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Newquay bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.
Cardiff to Newquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Newquay is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Cardiff to Newquay.
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