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 - £50 and takes 8h 11m.

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 Cardiff North Road and arriving at The Moor A via Bristol Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

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 Falmouth Town via Truro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Falmouth?

The distance between Cardiff and Falmouth is 231 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 which takes 5h 47m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m 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 FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road 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 which takes 5h 47m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 8h 11m.

Where does the Cardiff to Falmouth bus arrive?

Cardiff to Falmouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Falmouth train arrive?

Cardiff to Falmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Truro 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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Trurotrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
5h 47m
£104–196
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus Uk049
8h 11m
£29–46
Drive 200.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Falmouthcar 200.3 mi
3h 49m
£49–71
Train via Plymouth
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 50m
£97–196

Cardiff to Falmouth by train

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5h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 229.6 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Truro 5 times a week. Tickets cost £95–190 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to The Moor A via Bristol Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus in around 8h 11m.

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