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£90–170Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ferndale Hotel to Greyfriars Road GFbus 132
- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 805
9h 21m£40–67Drive 186.2 mi
- Drive from Rhondda to Cornwallcar 186.2 mi
3h 35m£47–67Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
7h 41m£90–164
Rhondda to Cornwall by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhondda to Cornwall is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 21m.
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 Bowling Green Turn via Cardiff North Road, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
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 187.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rhondda to Cornwall without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 7h 9m and costs £85 - £170.
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 £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 21m.
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 Bowling Green Turn via Greyfriars Road GF, Cardiff North Road, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Bus from Ferndale Hotel to Greyfriars Road GF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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More Questions & Answers
Rhondda to Cornwall bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GF 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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