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How to get fromCardiff to Tintagelby train, car or bus

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

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    4h 58m
    £71–150

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Post Officebus bus 176
    7h 8m
    £24–80

  3. Drive 163.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Tintagelcar car 163.2 mi
    3h 14m
    £40–58

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance
    7h 35m
    £105–187

Cardiff to Tintagel by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Tintagel, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Tintagel via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and Bodmin Parkway in around 4h 58m.

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