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How to get fromCardiff to Padstowby train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Padstow by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    5h 3m
    £121–213

  2. Drive  178.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Padstowcar car 178.5 mi
    3h 31m
    £44–64

  3. Train, line 57 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance
    2. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to New Streetbus bus 57
    6h 37m
    £89–161

Cardiff to Padstow by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Padstow via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and Bodmin Parkway in around 5h 3m.

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