The average train between Newquay and Cardiff Bay takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Newquay to Cardiff Bay. 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 Newquay and Cardiff Bay. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newquay is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Cardiff Bay at 12:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Par and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Newquay to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from Newquay station and arriving at Cardiff Bay station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
Newquay to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
Newquay to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Newquay to Cardiff Bay train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Newquay and Cardiff Bay is 177.4 km. The road distance is 354 km.
You can take a train from Newquay to Cardiff Central via Par, Plymouth, and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 54m.