There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to St Erth (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to St Erthtrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
5h 32m£100–180Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Interchangebus 406 / ...
7h 38m£36–61Drive 206.5 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to St Erth (Station)car 206.5 mi
3h 48m£52–74Train via Plymouth
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain
5h 44m£93–184
Cardiff to St Erth (Station) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to St Erth (Station) is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to St Erth (Station) is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to St Erth (Station). However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Interchange via Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at St Erth. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Cardiff and St Erth (Station) is 240 miles. The road distance is 207.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to St Erth (Station) without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £100 - £180.
The train from Cardiff Central to St Erth takes 5h 32m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Cardiff to St Erth (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to St Erth (Station) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to St Erth (Station) is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and St Erth (Station), England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to St Erth 5 times a week. Tickets cost £100–180 and the journey takes 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Interchange via Plymouth Coach Station in around 7h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £100–180
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- 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
- £12–21
- 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
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to St Erth (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Cardiff to St Erth (Station) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Erth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to St Erth (Station) is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Cardiff to St Erth (Station).
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