What is the cheapest way to get from Truro to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Truro to Cardiff is to bus which costs £20 - £75 and takes 6h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Truro to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Truro to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Truro and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Truro station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Kingsway GR via Plymouth Coach Station and Public Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Truro and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Truro and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Truro to Cardiff?

The distance between Truro and Cardiff is 220 miles. The road distance is 190.1 miles.

How do I travel from Truro to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Truro to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £120 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Truro to Cardiff?

The train from Truro to Cardiff Central takes 4h 52m including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Truro to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Truro to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Truro to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Truro to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £120 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £75 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Truro to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Truro to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Truro to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Truro to Cardiff is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Truro to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Truro to Cardiff?

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Truro to Cardiff - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Truro to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Truro to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
4h 52m
£120–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway GRbus 216
6h 52m
£21–73
Drive 189 mi
1. Drive from Truro to Cardiffcar 189 mi
3h 34m
£45–65

Truro to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 218.5 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Truro, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Truro to Cardiff Central once a week. Tickets cost £120–140 and the journey takes 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GR via Plymouth Coach Station and Public Transport Interchange in around 6h 52m.

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