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How to get fromCornwall to South Walesby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cornwall to South Wales by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 32m
    £85–165
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff - North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    10h 15m
    £40–72
  3. Drive  182.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cornwall to South Walescar car 182.3 mi
    3h 37m
    £46–67
  4. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    7h 41m
    £85–160

Cornwall to South Wales by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cornwall, England and South Wales?

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Cwmbach via Par, Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads, and Cardiff Central in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowling Green Turn to Glenboi Cemetery via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff - North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 10h 15m.

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