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

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Rock 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
    4h 57m
    £117–210

  2. Drive 173.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Rockcar car 173.4 mi
    3h 29m
    £43–61

  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 Padstow Bus Terminusbus bus 57
    6h 9m
    £90–168

Cardiff to Rock by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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 4h 57m.

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