There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Polzeath 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 Bodmin Parkwaytrain
4h 49m£66–160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 504 / ...
8h 2m£34–71Drive 172.5 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Polzeathcar 172.5 mi
3h 25m£43–62Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Penzance / ...
7h 5m£52–128Train #2
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
7h 6m£105–188
Cardiff to Polzeath by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Polzeath is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Polzeath is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Polzeath. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Beach via Plymouth Coach Station, The Shire House Mount Folly and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Cardiff and Polzeath is 210 miles. The road distance is 173.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Polzeath without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 4h 49m and costs £65 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Cardiff to Polzeath, including transfers.
Cardiff to Polzeath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Polzeath is to train via Plymouth which takes 4h 49m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 2m.
Cardiff to Polzeath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Polzeath is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Cardiff to Polzeath.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Polzeath, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Polzeath via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and Bodmin Parkway in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Beach via Plymouth Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park, The Shire House Mount Folly, and Bus Station in around 8h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- 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
- £23–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £100–190
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £100–120
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £130–190
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 Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–17
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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