What is the cheapest way to get from Cornwall to South Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to South Wales is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 9h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cornwall to South Wales?

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to South Wales is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and South Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Cwmbach via Par, Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Cornwall to South Wales?

The distance between Cornwall and South Wales is 225 miles. The road distance is 183.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cornwall to South Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Cornwall to South Wales without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 24m and costs £95 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Cornwall to South Wales?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Cornwall to South Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to South Wales bus from?

Cornwall to South Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to South Wales train from?

Cornwall to South Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.

Train or bus from Cornwall to South Wales?

The best way to get from Cornwall to South Wales is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 24m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 9h 27m.

Where does the Cornwall to South Wales bus arrive?

Cornwall to South Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Cornwall to South Wales train arrive?

Cornwall to South Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Cornwall to South Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to South Wales is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Cornwall to South Wales.

How do I get a train ticket from Cornwall to South Wales?

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Cornwall to South Wales - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and South Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Roundabout and arriving at Glenboi Cemetery via Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, Public Transport Interchange, Greyfriars Road GJ and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

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

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 24m
£95–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway GRbus 216
9h 27m
£33–73
Drive 182.3 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to South Walescar 182.3 mi
3h 37m
£45–65
Train
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
7h 5m
£96–188

Cornwall to South Wales by train

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Distance: 224 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to Glenboi Cemetery via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, Public Transport Interchange, Kingsway GR, Greyfriars Road GJ, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 9h 27m.

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