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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Penryn is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Penryn is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Penryn?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Penryn. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Spar via Bristol Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Penryn?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Penryn. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Penryn via Truro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Penryn?

The distance between Cardiff and Penryn is 228 miles. The road distance is 199.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Penryn without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Cardiff to Penryn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Penryn bus from?

Cardiff to Penryn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Penryn train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Penryn?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Penryn is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Cardiff to Penryn bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Penryn train arrive?

Cardiff to Penryn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Truro station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Penryn?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Penryn is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Cardiff to Penryn.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Penryn?

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Cardiff to Penryn - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Trurotrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
5h 40m
£101–187
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
7h 54m
£25–40
Drive 198.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Penryncar 198.2 mi
3h 45m
£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
£96–193

Cardiff to Penryn by train

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Distance: 226.7 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Penryn, Cornwall, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Truro 5 times a week. Tickets cost £95–180 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Spar via Bristol Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus in around 7h 54m.

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