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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Portreath is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Portreath is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Portreath?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Portreath. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Tregea Terrace via Bampfylde Street and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Portreath?

The distance between Cardiff and Portreath is 234 miles. The road distance is 200 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Portreath without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 5m and costs £29 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Cardiff to Portreath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Portreath bus from?

Cardiff to Portreath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Portreath?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Portreath is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 5m and costs £29 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Cardiff to Portreath bus arrive?

Cardiff to Portreath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Portreath?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Portreath is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Cardiff to Portreath.

Where can I stay near Portreath?

There are 2451+ hotels available in Portreath.

Cardiff to Portreath - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Portreath 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 via Plymouth
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain
6h 5m
£29–115
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
2. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Railway Stationbus 406 / ...
7h 53m
£33–75
Drive 198.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Portreathcar 198.9 mi
3h 44m
£49–71
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Redruthtrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
6h 7m
£121–218

Cardiff to Portreath by train and bus

151Weekly Services

6h 5mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Portreath.

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Distance: 232.6 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Tregea Terrace via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Tregea Terrace via Bampfylde Street and Railway Station in around 7h 53m.

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