There are 4 ways to get from Cornwall to Tenby 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
best- Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Tenbytrain
8h 31m£137–262Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Sophia Gardensbus 216
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus 112
11h 37m£49–111Drive 257.7 mi
- Drive from Cornwall to Tenbycar 257.7 mi
4h 46m£63–91Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenbytrain Cardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
9h 35m£128–253
Cornwall to Tenby by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Tenby is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 11h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Tenby is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Roundabout and arriving at Upper Park Road via Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, Public Transport Interchange and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Tenby via Par, Plymouth and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between Cornwall and Tenby is 312 miles. The road distance is 259.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Tenby without a car is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs £130 - £270.
It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Cornwall to Tenby, including transfers.
Cornwall to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.
Cornwall to Tenby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Tenby is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs £130 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 11h 37m.
What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Tenby, Wales?
You can take a train from Luxulyan to Tenby via Par, Plymouth, and Bristol Parkway in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to Upper Park Road via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, Public Transport Interchange, and Sophia Gardens in around 11h 37m.
- 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
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £85–160
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–100
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cornwall to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Cornwall to Tenby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Tenby is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Cornwall to Tenby.
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