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There are 5 ways to get from Truro to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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      train train 4h 40m • 1 change

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      train train 5h 36m • 1 change

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      train train 5h 33m • 1 change

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Truro to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk049
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff - North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    7h 1m
    £26–58

  3. Drive  189 mi

    1. Drive from Truro to Cardiffcar car 189 mi
    3h 34m
    £47–68

  4. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Truro to Exeter St Davidstrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 52m
    £89–163

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus bus 404
    2. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    8h 29m
    £52–90

Truro to Cardiff by train

Calendar124Weekly Trains
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Truro to Cardiff Central via Plymouth and Bristol Temple Meads in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Truro to Cardiff - North Road via Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 1m.

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