There are 7 ways to get from Newquay Airport (NQY) to Cardiff by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
- Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 39m£117–263Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway GRbus 216
8h 31m£30–71Train
- Take the train from Newquay to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Newquay - Bristol Temple Meads
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 38m£98–198Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newquay-NQY to Cardiff180.6 mi
3h 29mDrive 180.6 mi
- Drive from Newquay Airport (NQY) to Cardiffcar 180.6 mi
3h 29m£44–63Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 11m£95–193Train #2
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
7h 49m£91–176
Newquay Airport (NQY) to Cardiff by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newquay Airport (NQY) to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Newquay Airport (NQY) to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Newquay Airport (NQY) to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Newquay Airport and arriving at Kingsway GR via Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station and Public Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Newquay Airport (NQY) to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Newquay and arriving at Cardiff Central via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Newquay Airport (NQY) and Cardiff is 396 miles. The road distance is 181.7 miles.
The best way to get from Newquay Airport (NQY) to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £95 - £200.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Newquay Airport (NQY) to Cardiff, including transfers.
Newquay Airport (NQY) to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Newquay Airport (NQY) to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newquay station.
The best way to get from Newquay Airport (NQY) to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Newquay Airport (NQY), England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a bus from Newquay Airport to Cardiff Central via Railway Station, Newquay, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newquay Airport to Kingsway GR via Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Public Transport Interchange in around 8h 31m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–420
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–130
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newquay to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £80–160
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Par to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Par to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway GR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–22
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Newquay-NQY to Cardiff
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Newquay Airport (NQY) to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Newquay Airport (NQY) to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newquay Airport (NQY) to Cardiff is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Newquay Airport (NQY) to Cardiff.
There are 1729+ hotels available in Cardiff.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newquay Airport (NQY) and Cardiff. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

























