There are 4 ways to get from Newquay to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train via Plymouth
best- Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 59mDrive 184.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newquay to Cardiffcar 184.1 mi
3h 28m£45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
6h 25mTrain
- Take the train from St Austell to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
6h 38m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newquay to Cardiff is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Newquay to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Newquay station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
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 59m.
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 via Plymouth which takes 5h 59m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Newquay to Cardiff, including transfers.
Newquay to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Newquay to Cardiff train services, operated by First Great Western, depart from Par station.
The best way to get from Newquay to Cardiff is to train via Plymouth which takes 5h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 25m.
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 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Plymouth Coach Station in around 6h 25m.
- Website
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from St Austell to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Newquay to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Newquay to Cardiff train services, operated by First Great Western, arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newquay to Cardiff is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Newquay to Cardiff.
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