There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Polperro by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Liskeardtrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
5h 42m£87–155Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park Place to Public Transport Interchangebus 216
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
- Take the bus from Royal Parade to Crumplehornbus 10
7h 40m£24–45Drive 171.6 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Polperrocar 171.6 mi
3h 9m£42–60Train via Bristol
- 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 / ...
5h 45m£81–159
Cardiff to Polperro by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Polperro is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Polperro is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Polperro. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Crumplehorn via Public Transport Interchange and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Polperro. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Liskeard via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Cardiff and Polperro is 197 miles. The road distance is 172.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Polperro without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Cardiff to Polperro, including transfers.
Cardiff to Polperro bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff to Polperro train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Polperro is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Polperro, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Liskeard 5 times a week. Tickets cost £80–160 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Crumplehorn via Public Transport Interchange, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 7h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Liskeard
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £80–160
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- 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
- £15–25
- 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
- £20–29
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park Place to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–22
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0808 196 2632
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
Bus from Royal Parade to Crumplehorn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
- Single
- £3
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Polperro bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Public Transport Interchange station.
Cardiff to Polperro train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Liskeard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Polperro is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Cardiff to Polperro.
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