What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Falmouth?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Falmouth is to bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 7h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Falmouth?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Falmouth is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Falmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Falmouth. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at The Moor A via Bristol Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Falmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Falmouth. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Penmere via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth and Truro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Falmouth?

The distance between Cardiff and Falmouth is 229 miles. The road distance is 201.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Falmouth without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Falmouth without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 5h 54m and costs £95 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Falmouth?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Cardiff to Falmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Falmouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Falmouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Falmouth?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Falmouth is to train via Plymouth which takes 5h 54m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Cardiff to Falmouth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Falmouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Falmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Falmouth is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Cardiff to Falmouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Falmouth?

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Cardiff to Falmouth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Falmouth 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 Trurotrain
5h 54m
£97–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus Uk049
7h 56m
£29–53
Drive 200.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Falmouthcar 200.3 mi
3h 49m
£49–71
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Trurotrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
6h 44m
£100–181

Cardiff to Falmouth by train

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Distance: 227.7 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Falmouth, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Penmere via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and Truro in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Moor A via Bristol Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus in around 7h 56m.

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