What is the cheapest way to get from St. Austell to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from St. Austell to Cardiff is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 6h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Austell to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from St. Austell to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between St. Austell and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Austell station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between St. Austell and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from St Austell and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from St. Austell to Cardiff?

The distance between St. Austell and Cardiff is 205 miles. The road distance is 177.6 miles.

How do I travel from St. Austell to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from St. Austell to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £85 - £160.

How long does it take to get from St. Austell to Cardiff?

The train from St Austell to Cardiff Central takes 4h 34m including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the St. Austell to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the St. Austell to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from St. Austell to Cardiff?

The best way to get from St. Austell to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the St. Austell to Cardiff bus arrive?

St. Austell to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the St. Austell to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St. Austell to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Austell to Cardiff is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from St. Austell to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from St. Austell to Cardiff?

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There are 3 ways to get from St. Austell to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Austell to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
4h 34m
£85–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 805
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
6h 16m
£37–92
Drive 176.6 mi
1. Drive from St. Austell to Cardiffcar 176.6 mi
3h 24m
£44–64

St. Austell to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 204.2 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between St. Austell, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from St Austell to Cardiff Central once a week. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station in around 6h 16m.

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