What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwall?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwall is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwall?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwall is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport and arriving at Roundabout via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens, Public Transport Interchange, Plymouth Coach Station and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Barry and arriving at Luxulyan via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth and Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwall?

The distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Cornwall is 218 miles. The road distance is 183.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwall without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwall without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs £90 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwall?

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwall bus from?

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwall train from?

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwall train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwall?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwall is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 1m.

Where does the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwall bus arrive?

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Public Transport Interchange station.

Where does the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwall train arrive?

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwall train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwall is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwall.

Where can I stay near Cornwall?

There are 4330+ hotels available in Cornwall.

Can I share a ride from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwall?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Cornwall. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwall - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwall by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain
7h 11m
£92–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Public Transport Interchangebus 216
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
3. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 504 / ...
10h 1m
£35–69
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to Cornwallrideshare 182.3 mi
3h 36m
Drive 182.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwallcar 182.3 mi
3h 36m
£45–64
Line 304 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
8h 12m
£91–176

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cornwall by bus and train

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Distance: 216.7 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Cornwall, England?

You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Luxulyan via Barry Hotel, Barry, Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and Par in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Roundabout via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, Public Transport Interchange, Plymouth Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 10h 1m.

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