What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to St Mellion?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to St Mellion is to bus via Bristol which costs £12 - £35 and takes 6h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to St Mellion?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to St Mellion is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and St Mellion?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to St Mellion. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at The Old Post Office via Pilgrim Primary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Cardiff to St Mellion?

The distance between Cardiff and St Mellion is 176 miles. The road distance is 158.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to St Mellion without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to St Mellion without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £90 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to St Mellion?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Cardiff to St Mellion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to St Mellion bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to St Mellion?

The best way to get from Cardiff to St Mellion is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £60 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Cardiff to St Mellion bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to St Mellion?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to St Mellion is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Cardiff to St Mellion.

Where can I stay near St Mellion?

There are 1794+ hotels available in St Mellion.

Cardiff to St Mellion - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to St Mellion by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Saltashtrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
4h 24m
£92–166
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Falc
6h 8m
£13–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
4h 34m
£23–57
Drive 157.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to St Mellioncar 157.7 mi
2h 46m
£39–57
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 25m
£24–97

Cardiff to St Mellion by train and bus

5Weekly Services

4h 24mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 175.4 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and St Mellion, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Saltash 5 times a week. Tickets cost £85–170 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station once a week. Tickets cost £21–55 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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