What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport to Penzance?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport to Penzance is to bus which costs £35 - £130 and takes 9h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport to Penzance?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport to Penzance is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Airport and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Airport to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport and arriving at Penzance Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Airport and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Airport to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Rhoose and arriving at Penzance via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Cardiff Airport to Penzance?

The distance between Cardiff Airport and Penzance is 258 miles. The road distance is 224.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Airport to Penzance without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport to Penzance without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 21m and costs £110 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Airport to Penzance?

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Cardiff Airport to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Airport to Penzance bus from?

Cardiff Airport to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Airport to Penzance train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff Airport to Penzance?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport to Penzance is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 21m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £130 and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Cardiff Airport to Penzance bus arrive?

Cardiff Airport to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff Airport to Penzance train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff Airport to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Airport to Penzance is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Cardiff Airport to Penzance.

Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 2672+ hotels available in Penzance.

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Airport to Penzance by train, bus, or car

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Train via Plymouth
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 Penzancetrain
7h 21m
£110–223
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
9h 50m
£36–121
Drive 223 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Airport to Penzancecar 223 mi
4h 18m
£55–79
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
8h 6m
£113–213

Cardiff Airport to Penzance by bus

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9h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 256.7 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport, Wales and Penzance, England?

You can take a vehicle from Cardiff Airport to Penzance via Rhoose, Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, and Plymouth in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Penzance Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 50m.

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