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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Tintagel by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Bristol

    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 12m
    £159–253

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus bus Cp5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 805
    8h 40m
    £36–59

  3. Drive  163.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Tintagelcar car 163.2 mi
    3h 16m
    £41–59

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
    8h 5m
    £87–150

  5. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    8h 28m
    £79–154

Cardiff to Tintagel by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Tintagel, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Tintagel via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and Bodmin Parkway in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Molesworth Street via Bus Station, Dennison Road Car Park, The Shire House Mount Folly, and Bus Station in around 8h 40m.

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