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How to get fromCardiff to Tintagel Castleby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Tintagel Castle by train, bus, or car

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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
    5h 3m
    £70–175

  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 17m
    £23–81

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Cp5
    2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 504 / ...
    8h 46m
    £38–67

  4. Drive 163.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Tintagel Castlecar car 163.6 mi
    3h 17m
    £40–58

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance
    7h 41m
    £78–115

Cardiff to Tintagel Castle by train, bus, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Tintagel Castle, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Tintagel Castle via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and Bodmin Parkway in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Tintagel Castle via Plymouth Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park, Camelford Church, and Molesworth Street in around 8h 46m.

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