There are 4 ways to get from Cornwall to Cowbridge 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
6h 8m£85–157Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 805
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
8h 40m£35–61Drive 182.8 mi
- Drive from Cornwall to Cowbridgecar 182.8 mi
3h 32m£46–66Train
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
6h 32m£86–156
Cornwall to Cowbridge by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Cowbridge is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Cowbridge is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Cowbridge. However, there are services departing from Bowling Green Turn and arriving at Town Hall via Bus Station, Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Cowbridge. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Cardiff Central via Par, Plymouth and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Cornwall and Cowbridge is 218 miles. The road distance is 183.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Cowbridge without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 8m and costs £80 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Cornwall to Cowbridge, including transfers.
Cornwall to Cowbridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Cornwall to Cowbridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Cowbridge is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 8m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Cowbridge, Wales?
You can take a train from Luxulyan to Town Hall via Par, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway, Cardiff Central, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowling Green Turn to Town Hall via Bus Station, Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 in around 8h 40m.
- 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
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- 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)
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- 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
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cornwall to Cowbridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Cornwall to Cowbridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Cowbridge is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Cornwall to Cowbridge.
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