There are 4 ways to get from Cornwall to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 19m£82–165Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 805
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
7h 32m£34–60Drive 171.1 mi
- Drive from Cornwall to Cardiffcar 171.1 mi
3h 15m£43–62Train
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
5h 43m£83–153
Cornwall to Cardiff by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bowling Green Turn and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Cardiff Central via Par, Plymouth and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Cornwall and Cardiff is 205 miles. The road distance is 172.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Cardiff without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 19m and costs £80 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Cornwall to Cardiff, including transfers.
Cornwall to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Cornwall to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Cardiff is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 19m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 32m.
What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Luxulyan to Cardiff Central via Par, Plymouth, and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowling Green Turn to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 7h 32m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cornwall to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Cornwall to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Cardiff is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Cornwall to Cardiff.
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