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How to get fromCardiff to Portreathby train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Portreath by train or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to RedruthtrainCardiff Central - Penzance
    6h 8m
    £133–143
  2. 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 13m
    £30–101
  3. Drive 198.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Portreathcar198.9 mi
    3h 42m
    £50–72

Cardiff to Portreath by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£133Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 £130–145 and the journey takes 5h 14m.

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