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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Tintagel Castle 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 14m
    £159–259

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Cp5
    2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 504 / ...
    9h
    £32–54

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus bus 6
    8h 34m
    £57–97

  4. Drive  163.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Tintagel Castlecar car 163.6 mi
    3h 17m
    £41–59

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
    7h 45m
    £88–151

  6. 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
    £59–115

Cardiff to Tintagel Castle by train, bus, and foot

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration8h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Tintagel Castle via Plymouth Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park, Clease Road, and Molesworth Street in around 9h.

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