The average train between Cardiff and Newquay takes 7h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Newquay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Newquay. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Newquay at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at St Austell and take an average of 7h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Newquay. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Newquay station via St Austell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
Cardiff to Newquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Newquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Austell station.
Book your Cardiff to Newquay train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Cardiff and Newquay is 177.8 km. The road distance is 361 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to St Austell 5 times a week. Tickets cost £90–180 and the journey takes 4h 46m.