There are 4 ways to get from Redruth to Wales by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Redruth to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
5h 3m£95–180Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Railway Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
7h 5m£34–56Drive 194.8 mi
- Drive from Redruth to Cardiffcar 194.8 mi
3h 38m£49–70Train via Plymouth
- Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 11m£88–176
Redruth to Wales by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Redruth to Wales is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Redruth to Wales is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Redruth station to Wales. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Redruth and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Redruth and Wales is 229 miles. The road distance is 195.9 miles.
The best way to get from Redruth to Wales without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £95 - £180.
The train from Redruth to Cardiff Central takes 5h 3m including transfers and departs once a week.
Redruth to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Railway Station.
Redruth to Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Redruth station.
The best way to get from Redruth to Wales is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Redruth, England and Wales?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Redruth to Cardiff Central once a week. Tickets cost £95–180 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Sophia Gardens via Plymouth Coach Station in around 7h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Redruth to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £95–180
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Redruth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Redruth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- 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
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 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 Railway Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Redruth to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Redruth to Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redruth to Wales is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Redruth to Wales.
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