South Wales to Cornwall Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between South Wales and Cornwall takes 8h 53m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from South Wales 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.

8h 53m
Duration: 224 mi
Distance: £113
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Bristol

best

Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain
Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain

7h 16m

£84–164

South Wales to Cornwall train times

Trains run every 4 hours between South Wales and Cornwall. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Wales is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Cornwall at 2:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:25 PM → 7:18 AM
Arrives next day
11h 53m • 4 changes
9:55 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
12h 32m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:55 AM → 12:27 PM
6h 32m • 4 changes
8:25 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 2m • 4 changes
10:25 AM → 4:27 PM
6h 2m • 4 changes
11:25 AM → 6:27 PM
7h 2m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:55 AM → 12:27 PM
6h 32m • 4 changes
8:25 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 2m • 4 changes
10:25 AM → 4:27 PM
6h 2m • 4 changes
11:25 AM → 6:27 PM
7h 2m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:55 AM → 12:27 PM
6h 32m • 4 changes
8:25 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 2m • 4 changes
10:25 AM → 4:27 PM
6h 2m • 4 changes
12:25 PM → 6:27 PM
6h 2m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:54 AM → 6:43 PM
6h 48m • 4 changes
3:54 PM → 6:38 AM
Arrives next day
14h 43m • 4 changes
6:54 PM → 7:18 AM
Arrives next day
12h 23m • 4 changes
8:54 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
13h 32m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:55 AM → 12:27 PM
6h 32m • 4 changes
8:25 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 2m • 4 changes
10:25 AM → 4:27 PM
6h 2m • 4 changes
11:25 AM → 6:27 PM
7h 2m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:55 AM → 12:27 PM
6h 32m • 4 changes
8:25 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 2m • 4 changes
10:25 AM → 4:27 PM
6h 2m • 4 changes
11:25 AM → 6:27 PM
7h 2m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Wales 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.