There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Monkey Sanctuary by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 36m£106–180Drive 166.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Monkey Sanctuarycar 166.5 mi
3h 2m£41–60Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
6h 6m£44–64Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Saltashtrain Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
5h 38m£90–150
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Monkey Sanctuary is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Monkey Sanctuary is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Monkey Sanctuary. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Tregoad Park Site via Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Monkey Sanctuary. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at St Germans via Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Cardiff and Monkey Sanctuary is 183 miles. The road distance is 167.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Monkey Sanctuary without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 36m and costs £100 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Cardiff to Monkey Sanctuary, including transfers.
Cardiff to Monkey Sanctuary bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Monkey Sanctuary train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Monkey Sanctuary is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 36m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Monkey Sanctuary, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Monkey Sanctuary via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and St Germans in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station once a week. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Saltash
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Monkey Sanctuary bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Cardiff to Monkey Sanctuary train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Monkey Sanctuary is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Cardiff to Monkey Sanctuary.
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