There are 4 ways to get from Par to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
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
4h 37m£76–150Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Polgrean Place to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 404 / ...
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
6h 2m£31–54Drive 173.9 mi
- Drive from Par to Cardiffcar 173.9 mi
3h 22m£43–63Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 28m£81–149
Par to Cardiff by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Par to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Par to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £65.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Par to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Par and arriving at Cardiff Central via Plymouth and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Par and Cardiff is 200 miles. The road distance is 174.9 miles.
The best way to get from Par to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Par to Cardiff, including transfers.
Par to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Polgrean Place station.
Par to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
The best way to get from Par to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Par, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Par to Cardiff Central via Plymouth and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polgrean Place to Sophia Gardens via Plymouth Coach Station in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Par to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Par to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Polgrean Place to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Par to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Par to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Par to Cardiff is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Par to Cardiff.
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