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 Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 37m£72–136Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
6h 22m£28–47Drive 145.5 mi
- Drive from Gunnislake to Cardiffcar 145.5 mi
2h 57m£36–52Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 31m£72–140Line 118 bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Okehampton Interchangebus 118
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 41m£59–115
Gunnislake to Cardiff by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gunnislake to Cardiff is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Gunnislake to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 57m 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 Sophia Gardens via Bus Station and Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
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 Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Gunnislake and Cardiff is 180 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 37m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Gunnislake to Cardiff, including transfers.
Gunnislake to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, 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 37m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Gunnislake, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Gunnislake to Cardiff Central via Plymouth and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gunnislake to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- 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
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
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
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- 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 Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Okehampton Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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Booking & Getting There
Gunnislake to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens 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 57m to drive from Gunnislake to Cardiff.
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