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How to get fromCardiff to Saint Mawesby train, taxi, bus, ferry or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Saint Mawes by train, taxi, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    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 Trurotrain
    4. Take the taxi from Falmouth Docks to Saint Mawestaxi
    6h 39m
    £149–265
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationbusUk910 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationbusUk049
    8h 53m
    £20–47
  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach StationbusCp5
    2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Argosbus504 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier Ferry Landing to St Mawes Ferry Landingferry
    8h 39m
    £44–68
  4. Drive 196.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Saint Mawescar196.5 mi
    3h 47m
    £49–71
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to TrurotrainCardiff Central - Penzance / ...
    6h 56m
    £97–130

Cardiff to Saint Mawes by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Saint Mawes, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Truro 5 times a week. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Car Park via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 53m.

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