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How to get fromCardiff to Rockby train, car, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Rock by train, car, or ferry

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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 2m
    £149–244

  2. Drive  173.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Rockcar car 173.4 mi
    3h 29m
    £44–63

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Padstow Ferry Landing to Rock Padstow Ferry Landingferry ferry Padstow - Rock Ferry
    6h 40m
    £88–151

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  • Distance: 207.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rock via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and Bodmin Parkway in around 5h 2m.

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