There are 5 ways to get from Hayle 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 Hayle to Plymouth
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 25m£36–221Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus StationUkn49 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk940 / ...
8h 34m£20–70Drive 203.9 mi
- Drive from Hayle to Cardiff203.9 mi
3h 45m£50–72Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Hayle to Exeter St DavidsPenzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 22m£99–237Bus via Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Take the bus from Viaduct to Public Transport Interchange106
- Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk910
8h 43m£34–61
Hayle to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hayle to Cardiff is to bus via Bristol Airport (BRS) which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Hayle to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Hayle to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from War Memorial and arriving at Kingsway GD via Albert Pier Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Hayle to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Hayle and arriving at Cardiff Central via Plymouth and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Hayle and Cardiff is 237 miles. The road distance is 205.1 miles.
The best way to get from Hayle to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £35 - £230.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Hayle to Cardiff, including transfers.
Hayle to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Viaduct station.
Hayle to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Hayle station.
The best way to get from Hayle to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £35 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £70 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Hayle, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Hayle to Cardiff Central via Plymouth and Bristol Temple Meads in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from War Memorial to Kingsway GD via Albert Pier Road and Bus Station in around 8h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Hayle to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–15
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Hayle to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £65–80
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £85–120
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 Hayle to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £35–60
- 1st Class
- £65–95
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–60
- 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
- £8–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Hayle to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–160
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £55–85
- 1st Class
- £110–160
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Airport Bus Station to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Viaduct to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Airport Bus Station to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Hayle to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Public Transport Interchange station.
Hayle to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hayle to Cardiff is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Hayle to Cardiff.
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