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How to get fromCardiff to Wadebridgeby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
    5h 38m
    £85–148
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 / ...
    6h 48m
    £31–52
  3. Drive  171.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Wadebridgecar car 171.6 mi
    3h 18m
    £43–62
  4. Train via Bristol

    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 47m
    £77–152

Cardiff to Wadebridge by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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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.

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