There are 5 ways to get from Gunnislake to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gunnislake to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 33m£30–134Line 1 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Mayflower Streetbus 1
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
6h 23m£28–57Drive 145.5 mi
- Drive from Gunnislake to Cardiffcar 145.5 mi
2h 57m£36–51Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain Plymouth - Sheffield / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 27m£49–110Bus, train
- Take the bus from West Street to St Davids Stationbus 66
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 7m
Gunnislake to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gunnislake to Cardiff is to line 1 bus and bus which costs £28 - £60 and takes 6h 23m.
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 23m.
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 33m.
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 33m and costs £29 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Gunnislake to Cardiff, including transfers.
Gunnislake to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bus 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 33m and costs £29 - £140. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs £28 - £60 and takes 6h 23m.
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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cornish Inn to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station, Mayflower Street, and Plymouth Coach Station in around 6h 23m.
- 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
- £8–11
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- 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
- £35–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–60
- 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
- £5–20
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–16
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01392 872900
- info@dartline-coaches.co.uk
- Website
- dartline.co.uk
Bus from West Street to St Davids Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.dartline.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Gunnislake to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Mayflower Street 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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