There are 4 ways to get from Wadebridge to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 35m£80–148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
7h 24m£29–51Drive 170.1 mi
- Drive from Wadebridge to Cardiffcar 170.1 mi
3h 19m£43–61Train
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
5h 55m£83–153
Wadebridge to Cardiff by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wadebridge to Cardiff is to bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Wadebridge to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Wadebridge to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bridge View and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Dennison Road Car Park and Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Wadebridge to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bodmin Parkway and arriving at Cardiff Central via Plymouth and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Wadebridge and Cardiff is 206 miles. The road distance is 171.1 miles.
The best way to get from Wadebridge to Cardiff without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 35m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Wadebridge to Cardiff, including transfers.
Wadebridge to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.
Wadebridge to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bodmin Parkway station.
The best way to get from Wadebridge to Cardiff is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 35m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Wadebridge, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a bus from Bridge View to Cardiff Central via Bodmin Parkway Station, Bodmin Parkway, Plymouth, and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridge View to Sophia Gardens via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, and Plymouth Coach Station in around 7h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
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Wadebridge to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Wadebridge to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wadebridge to Cardiff is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Wadebridge to Cardiff.
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