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The average train between Cardiff Central Station and Cornwall takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff Central Station to Cornwall. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 35m
Duration
202 mi
Distance
£99
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
5h 47m
£85–148

Cardiff Central Station to Cornwall train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff Central Station and Cornwall. The earliest departure is at 7:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff Central Station is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Cornwall at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Bodmin Parkway and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 59m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 57m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 57m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 57m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 49m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 54m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 18m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 27m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 59m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 57m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 27m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 59m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 57m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 27m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 59m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 57m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 27m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 59m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 57m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 27m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff Central Station to Cornwall? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cardiff Central Station to Cornwall.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 201.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Cornwall, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkway 5 times a week. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 4h 28m.

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