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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rock is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Rock is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Rock?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Rock. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Padstow Bus Terminus via Plymouth Coach Station and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Rock?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Rock. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Rock?

The distance between Cardiff and Rock is 209 miles. The road distance is 174.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rock without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £140 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Cardiff to Rock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Rock bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Rock train from?

Cardiff to Rock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Rock?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rock is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £140 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Cardiff to Rock bus arrive?

Cardiff to Rock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Rock train arrive?

Cardiff to Rock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Rock?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Rock is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Cardiff to Rock.

Where can I stay near Rock?

There are 3048+ hotels available in Rock.

Cardiff to Rock - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 57 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Rock by train, bus, or car

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Train
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 Bodmin Parkwaytrain
5h 2m
£149–244
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 504 / ...
7h 21m
£31–52
Drive 173.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Rockcar 173.4 mi
3h 29m
£44–63
Train, line 57 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
2. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to Padstow Bus Terminusbus 57
6h 9m
£85–148

Cardiff to Rock by bus

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7h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 207.6 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Rock, Cornwall, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rock via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and Bodmin Parkway in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Padstow Bus Terminus via Plymouth Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 7h 21m.

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