There are 3 ways to get from Truro to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Truro to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
4h 52mDrive 189 mi
cheapest- Drive from Truro to Cardiffcar 189 mi
3h 34m£47–67Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 404 / ...
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
6h 40m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Truro to Cardiff is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Truro to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Truro station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
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.
The distance between Truro and Cardiff is 220 miles. The road distance is 190.1 miles.
The best way to get from Truro to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs .
The train from Truro to Cardiff Central takes 4h 52m including transfers and departs once a week.
Truro to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Truro to Cardiff train services, operated by First Great Western, depart from Truro station.
The best way to get from Truro to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Truro, England and Cardiff, Wales?
First Great Western operates a train from Truro to Cardiff Central once a week, and the journey takes 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Plymouth Coach Station in around 6h 40m.
- Website
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Truro to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Truro to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Truro to Cardiff train services, operated by First Great Western, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Truro to Cardiff is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Truro to Cardiff.
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