What is the cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Cardiff is to bus which costs £28 - £60 and takes 7h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cornwall to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Beam Villas and arriving at University RE via Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station and Public Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Cardiff?

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 20m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Cardiff?

The distance between Cornwall and Cardiff is 205 miles. The road distance is 172.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cornwall to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Cardiff without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 20m and costs £85 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Cornwall to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Cornwall to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Cardiff bus from?

Cornwall to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Cardiff train from?

Cornwall to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.

Train or bus from Cornwall to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Cardiff is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 20m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £60 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Cornwall to Cardiff bus arrive?

Cornwall to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Cornwall to Cardiff train arrive?

Cornwall to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Cornwall to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Cardiff is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Cornwall to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Cornwall to Cardiff?

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

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 20m
£85–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to University REbus 216
7h 32m
£28–60
Drive 171.1 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Cardiffcar 171.1 mi
3h 15m
£42–61
Train
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
5h 43m
£88–163

Cornwall to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 203.8 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beam Villas to University RE via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, and Public Transport Interchange in around 7h 32m.

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