There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Newquay by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 805
6h 5m£33–58Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Partrain Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
6h 16m£92–165Drive 184.9 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Newquaycar 184.9 mi
3h 29m£46–66Train 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
6h 26m£85–165
Cardiff to Newquay by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Newquay is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Newquay is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Newquay station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Newquay. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Newquay via Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Cardiff and Newquay is 207 miles. The road distance is 185.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Newquay without a car is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs £30 - £60.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Cardiff to Newquay, including transfers.
Cardiff to Newquay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Newquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Newquay is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £170 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Newquay, England?
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Bus Station in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Par 5 times a week. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 4h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- 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
- £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 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 3 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
- £15–22
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Newquay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Cardiff to Newquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Par station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Newquay is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Cardiff to Newquay.
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