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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Padstow is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Padstow is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Padstow?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Padstow. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at New Street via Bus Station and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Padstow?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Padstow. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Padstow?

The distance between Cardiff and Padstow is 211 miles. The road distance is 179.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Padstow without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £150 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Cardiff to Padstow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Padstow bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Padstow train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Padstow?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Padstow is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £150 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Cardiff to Padstow bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Padstow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Padstow?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Padstow is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Cardiff to Padstow.

Where can I stay near Padstow?

There are 3013+ hotels available in Padstow.

Cardiff to Padstow - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 57 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Padstow by train, bus, or car

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Train
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 Bodmin Parkwaytrain
5h 4m
£159–253
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus Cp5
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 805
7h 15m
£33–56
Drive 178.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Padstowcar 178.5 mi
3h 31m
£44–64
Train, line 57 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
2. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to New Streetbus 57
6h 37m
£84–147

Cardiff to Padstow by bus

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Distance: 210.1 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to New Street via Bus Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 7h 15m.

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