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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Cardiff is to bus which costs £29 - £80 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance 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 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Penzance and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Penzance to Cardiff?

The distance between Penzance and Cardiff is 245 miles. The road distance is 212.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £130 - £134.

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

The train from Penzance to Cardiff Central takes 5h 31m including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Cardiff bus from?

Penzance to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Penzance to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £130 - £134. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £80 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Penzance to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Penzance to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Cardiff is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Penzance to Cardiff.

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

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Penzance to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Penzance to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
5h 31m
£130–134
Train via Plymouth
cheapest
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 45m
£27–149
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
7h 50m
£29–76
Drive 211.6 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Cardiffcar 211.6 mi
3h 56m
£52–75

Penzance to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 244 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Cardiff Central once a week. Tickets cost £130–134 and the journey takes 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Plymouth Coach Station in around 7h 50m.

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