There are 5 ways to get from Gunnislake to Cardiff 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 Gunnislake to Plymouth
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
4h 31m£31–133Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus StationUk049 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
6h 13m£15–65Drive 145.5 mi
- Drive from Gunnislake to Cardiff145.5 mi
2h 56m£37–53Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St DavidsPenzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 29m£53–109Line 1 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Mayflower Street1
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia GardensCp5
6h 23m£29–62
Gunnislake to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gunnislake to Cardiff is to bus which costs £15 - £65 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Gunnislake to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Gunnislake to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Cornish Inn and arriving at Kingsway GD via Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Gunnislake to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Gunnislake and arriving at Cardiff Central via Plymouth and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Gunnislake and Cardiff is 179 miles. The road distance is 146.3 miles.
The best way to get from Gunnislake to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £30 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Gunnislake to Cardiff, including transfers.
Gunnislake to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Gunnislake to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gunnislake station.
The best way to get from Gunnislake to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £65 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Gunnislake, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Gunnislake to Cardiff Central via Plymouth and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cornish Inn to Kingsway GD via Bus Station, Mayflower Street, Plymouth Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 13m.
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- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Gunnislake to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–20
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–17
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £25–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Mayflower Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
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More Questions & Answers
Gunnislake to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.
Gunnislake to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gunnislake to Cardiff is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Gunnislake to Cardiff.
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