There are 4 ways to get from Rhondda to Cornwall by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain
7h 9m£95–191Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ferndale Hotel to Sophia Gardensbus 124
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 504 / ...
9h 20m£44–96Drive 186.3 mi
- Drive from Rhondda to Cornwallcar 186.3 mi
3h 35m£46–66Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
7h 42m£94–185
Rhondda to Cornwall by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhondda to Cornwall is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rhondda to Cornwall is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhondda to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Ferndale Hotel and arriving at Roundabout via Sophia Gardens, Plymouth Coach Station and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhondda to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Ystrad Rhondda and arriving at Luxulyan via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth and Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Rhondda and Cornwall is 223 miles. The road distance is 187.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rhondda to Cornwall without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 7h 9m and costs £95 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Rhondda to Cornwall, including transfers.
Rhondda to Cornwall bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Ferndale Hotel station.
Rhondda to Cornwall train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Rhondda to Cornwall is to train via Bristol which takes 7h 9m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Rhondda, Wales and Cornwall, England?
You can take a train from Ystrad Rhondda to Luxulyan via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and Par in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferndale Hotel to Roundabout via Sophia Gardens, Plymouth Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 9h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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Bus from Ferndale Hotel to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £29–70
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Rhondda to Cornwall bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Rhondda to Cornwall train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhondda to Cornwall is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Rhondda to Cornwall.
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