There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff Central Station to Cornwall by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
5h 47m£84–147Drive 171.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Cornwallcar 171.6 mi
3h 15m£43–61Train via Bristol
- 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
5h 59m£78–152
Cardiff Central Station to Cornwall by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Cornwall is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Cornwall is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Central Station to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Cardiff Central Station and Cornwall is 203 miles. The road distance is 172.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Cornwall without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Cardiff Central Station to Cornwall, including transfers.
Cardiff Central Station to Cornwall train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff Central Station to Cornwall train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Central Station to Cornwall is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Cardiff Central Station to Cornwall.
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What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Cornwall, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkway 5 times a week. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 4h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Cross Country
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