What is the cheapest way to get from Par to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Par to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Par to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Par to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Par and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Par to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Polgrean Place and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Par and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Par and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Par to Cardiff?

The distance between Par and Cardiff is 201 miles. The road distance is 174.9 miles.

How do I travel from Par to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Par to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £100 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Par to Cardiff?

The train from Par to Cardiff Central takes 4h 29m including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Par to Cardiff bus from?

Par to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Polgrean Place station.

Where do I catch the Par to Cardiff train from?

Par to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.

Train or bus from Par to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Par to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Par to Cardiff bus arrive?

Par to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Par to Cardiff train arrive?

Par to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Par to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Par to Cardiff is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Par to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Par to Cardiff?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Par to Cardiff?

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Par to Cardiff - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Par to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Par to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
4h 29m
£100–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Polgrean Place to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
6h 2m
£30–64
Drive 173.9 mi
1. Drive from Par to Cardiffcar 173.9 mi
3h 22m
£43–62

Par to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 199.7 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Par, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Par to Cardiff Central once a week. Tickets cost £100–200 and the journey takes 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polgrean Place to Sophia Gardens via Plymouth Coach Station in around 6h 2m.

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