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

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

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    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 Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    5h 3m
    £154–249

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Cp5
    2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 504 / ...
    7h 47m
    £30–53

  3. Drive  172.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Polzeathcar car 172.5 mi
    3h 25m
    £43–62

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
    7h 12m
    £88–151

  5. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    7h 35m
    £79–155

Cardiff to Polzeath by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Beach via Plymouth Coach Station and Dennison Road Car Park in around 7h 47m.

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