What is the cheapest way to get from St Erth to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from St Erth to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 7h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Erth to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from St Erth to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between St Erth and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from St Erth to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between St Erth and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from St Erth and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from St Erth to Cardiff?

The distance between St Erth and Cardiff is 240 miles. The road distance is 207 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Erth to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £130 - £145.

How long does it take to get from St Erth to Cardiff?

The train from St Erth to Cardiff Central takes 5h 22m including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the St Erth to Cardiff bus from?

St Erth to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the St Erth to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from St Erth to Cardiff?

The best way to get from St Erth to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £130 - £145. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the St Erth to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the St Erth to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Erth to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between St Erth to Cardiff is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from St Erth to Cardiff.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
5h 22m
£130–145
Train via Plymouth
cheapest
1. Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 37m
£27–217
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
7h 40m
£32–66
Drive 205.8 mi
1. Drive from St Erth to Cardiffcar 205.8 mi
3h 52m
£50–72

St Erth to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 238.4 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from St Erth to Cardiff Central once a week. Tickets cost £130–145 and the journey takes 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Sophia Gardens via Plymouth Coach Station in around 7h 40m.

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