There are 5 ways to get from Newquay to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Par to Plymouth
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 50m£42–176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Bus StationUk049 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
6h 21m£18–69Drive 184.1 mi
- Drive from Newquay to Cardiff184.1 mi
3h 26m£47–67Bus via Plymouth
- Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Plymouth Coach StationUk049 / ...
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia GardensCp5
6h 35m£29–72Train via Exeter
- Take the train from St Austell to Exeter St DavidsPenzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 8m£64–204
Newquay to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newquay to Cardiff is to bus which costs £17 - £70 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Newquay to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Newquay station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Newquay Bus Station and arriving at Kingsway GD via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Newquay to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Newquay and arriving at Cardiff Central via Par, Plymouth and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Newquay and Cardiff is 220 miles. The road distance is 185.1 miles.
The best way to get from Newquay to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £40 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Newquay to Cardiff, including transfers.
Newquay to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newquay Bus Station.
Newquay to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
The best way to get from Newquay to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £40 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £70 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Newquay, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Newquay to Cardiff Central via Par, Plymouth, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newquay Bus Station to Kingsway GD via Bus Station in around 6h 21m.
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- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–15
- 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 St Austell to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- 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 Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £25–40
- 1st Class
- £30–45
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 St Austell to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £45–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £45–70
- 1st Class
- £80–120
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Newquay Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- 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
Bus from Newquay Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Newquay Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- 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 Newquay Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Newquay to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.
Newquay to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newquay to Cardiff is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Newquay to Cardiff.
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