There are 5 ways to get from Gunnislake to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gunnislake to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 37m£72–136Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to University REbus 216
6h 30m£22–38Drive 145.5 mi
- Drive from Gunnislake to Cardiffcar 145.5 mi
2h 57m£36–53Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 31m£73–140Train #2
- Take the train from Saltash to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
6h 12m£76–136
Gunnislake to Cardiff by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gunnislake to Cardiff is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Gunnislake to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Gunnislake to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Cornish Inn and arriving at University RE via Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station and Public Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Gunnislake to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Gunnislake and arriving at Cardiff Central via Plymouth and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Gunnislake and Cardiff is 180 miles. The road distance is 146.3 miles.
The best way to get from Gunnislake to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Gunnislake to Cardiff, including transfers.
Gunnislake to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Gunnislake to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gunnislake station.
The best way to get from Gunnislake to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Gunnislake, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Gunnislake to Cardiff Central via Plymouth and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cornish Inn to University RE via Bus Station, Mayflower Street, Plymouth Coach Station, and Public Transport Interchange in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gunnislake to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Saltash to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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Booking & Getting There
Gunnislake to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Public Transport Interchange station.
Gunnislake to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gunnislake to Cardiff is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Gunnislake to Cardiff.
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