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How to get fromCardiff to Tintagel Castleby train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Tintagel Castle by train, car, or bus

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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 9m
    £122–220

  2. Drive 163.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Tintagel Castlecar car 163.6 mi
    3h 17m
    £40–58

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance
    7h 45m
    £93–170

  4. Train, bus, line 95 bus

    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 bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus bus 6
    4. Take the bus from The Strand to Molesworth Streetbus bus 95
    8h 4m
    £62–126

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Tintagel Castle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 210.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Tintagel Castle via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and Bodmin Parkway in around 5h 9m.

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