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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Wales is to bus which costs £27 - £80 and takes 7h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Wales is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Wales. However, there are services departing from Roundabout and arriving at Kingsway GR via Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station and Public Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Wales. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Cardiff Central via Par, Plymouth and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Wales?

The distance between Cornwall and Wales is 204 miles. The road distance is 172.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cornwall to Wales without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 14m and costs £30 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Cornwall to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Wales bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from Cornwall to Wales?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Wales is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 14m and costs £30 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £80 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Cornwall to Wales bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cornwall to Wales train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cornwall to Wales?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1583+ hotels available in Wales.

Cornwall to Wales - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cornwall to Wales 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 Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 14m
£32–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 504 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway GRbus 216
7h 37m
£27–76
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 48m
£112–143

Cornwall to Wales by train

42Weekly Trains

5h 14mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 202.6 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Wales?

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Cardiff Central via Par, Plymouth, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to Kingsway GR via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, and Public Transport Interchange in around 7h 37m.

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