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 £35 - £70 and takes 7h 40m.

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 - £70.

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 Plymouth Coach Station and Cornwall College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Portreath?

The distance between Cardiff and Portreath is 235 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 which takes 6h 13m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m 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 which takes 6h 13m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Cardiff to Portreath bus arrive?

Cardiff to Portreath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach 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 3892+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Redruthtrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
6h 13m
£121–218
Train via Plymouth
cheapest
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 14m
£28–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cornwall Collegebus 406 / ...
7h 40m
£37–67
Drive 198.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Portreathcar 198.9 mi
3h 44m
£49–70

Cardiff to Portreath by train and bus

5Weekly Services

6h 13mAverage Duration

£121Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Portreath.

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Distance: 233.5 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Redruth 5 times a week. Tickets cost £110–220 and the journey takes 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Tregea Terrace via Plymouth Coach Station and Cornwall College in around 7h 40m.

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