What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Penryn?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Penryn is to bus which costs £19 - £40 and takes 7h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Penryn?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Penryn is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Penryn?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Penryn. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Spar via Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Penryn?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Penryn. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Penryn via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth and Truro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Penryn?

The distance between Cardiff and Penryn is 227 miles. The road distance is 199.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Penryn without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Penryn without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 5h 42m and costs £30 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Penryn?

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Cardiff to Penryn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Penryn bus from?

Cardiff to Penryn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Penryn train from?

Cardiff to Penryn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Penryn?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Penryn is to train via Plymouth which takes 5h 42m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 7h 44m.

Where does the Cardiff to Penryn bus arrive?

Cardiff to Penryn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Penryn train arrive?

Cardiff to Penryn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Penryn?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Penryn is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Cardiff to Penryn.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Penryn?

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Where can I stay near Penryn?

There are 2172+ hotels available in Penryn.

Cardiff to Penryn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Penryn by train, bus, or car

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Train via Plymouth
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Truro
5h 42m
£35–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Falmouth Uni Penryn CampusUk049
7h 44m
£20–39
Drive 198.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Penryn198.2 mi
3h 43m
£49–71
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to RedruthCardiff Central - Penzance
6h 5m
£130–145
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Weston-super-MareCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Bridge404
8h 46m
£50–79

Cardiff to Penryn by train

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5h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 225.8 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Penryn, Cornwall, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Penryn via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and Truro in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Spar via Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus in around 7h 44m.

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