There are 5 ways to get from Cardigan to Cornwall 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 via Bristol
best- Take the train from Clunderwen to Cardiff Centraltrain
- 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 Partrain
9h 2m£196–318Drive 261.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardigan to Cornwallcar 261.9 mi
4h 56m£66–95Bus
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 805
10h 39m£150–210Train
- Take the train from Clunderwen to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
9h 34m£202–313Train #2
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
10h 20m£177–293
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardigan to Cornwall is to drive which costs £65 - £95 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Cardigan to Cornwall is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs £65 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardigan to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from The Black Lion and arriving at Bowling Green Turn via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardigan to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Clunderwen and arriving at Luxulyan via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth and Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
The distance between Cardigan and Cornwall is 320 miles. The road distance is 263.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardigan to Cornwall without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 9h 2m and costs £190 - £320.
It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Cardigan to Cornwall, including transfers.
Cardigan to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Black Lion station.
Cardigan to Cornwall train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Clunderwen station.
The best way to get from Cardigan to Cornwall is to train via Bristol which takes 9h 2m and costs £190 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £150 - £210 and takes 10h 39m.
What companies run services between Cardigan, Wales and Cornwall, England?
You can take a vehicle from Cardigan to Luxulyan via Clunderwen, Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and Par in around 9h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardigan to Bowling Green Turn via The Black Lion, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 39m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Clunderwen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- 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 Clunderwen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- 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 Par
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- 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 Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- 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
- 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 Par
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Black Lion to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cardigan to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Cardigan to Cornwall train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardigan to Cornwall is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Cardigan to Cornwall.
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