There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Wadebridge by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
5h 38m£85–148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 504 / ...
6h 48m£31–52Drive 171.6 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Wadebridgecar 171.6 mi
3h 18m£43–62Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
5h 47m£77–152
Cardiff to Wadebridge by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Wadebridge is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Wadebridge is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Wadebridge. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Opp Bridge View via Plymouth Coach Station and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Wadebridge. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Cardiff and Wadebridge is 206 miles. The road distance is 172.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Wadebridge without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Cardiff to Wadebridge, including transfers.
Cardiff to Wadebridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Wadebridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Wadebridge is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Wadebridge, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkway 5 times a week. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Opp Bridge View via Plymouth Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 6h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Wadebridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Cardiff to Wadebridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bodmin Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Wadebridge is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Cardiff to Wadebridge.
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