There are 4 ways to get from Cornwall to Wales by train, car, or plane
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 17m£85–170Drive 171.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cornwall to Cardiffcar 171.1 mi
3h 15m£42–61Fly, train
- Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
- Take the train from Crewe to Wrexham Generaltrain
4h 25m£138–274Train
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
5h 43m£88–163
Cornwall to Wales by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Wales is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Wales is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Wales. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Cardiff Central via Par, Plymouth and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Cornwall and Wales is 205 miles. The road distance is 172.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Wales without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 17m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Cornwall to Wales, including transfers.
Cornwall to Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
Cornwall to Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Wales is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Cornwall to Wales.
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What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Wales?
You can take a train from Luxulyan to Cardiff Central via Par, Plymouth, and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 17m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £130–430
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–28
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £85–160
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
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