There are 4 ways to get from Newquay to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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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 54m£92–184Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
6h 37m£22–88Drive 184.1 mi
- Drive from Newquay to Cardiffcar 184.1 mi
3h 28m£46–66Train
- Take the train from Par to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
6h 15m£94–187
Newquay to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newquay to Cardiff is to bus which costs £21 - £90 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Newquay to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Newquay station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Newquay Bus Station and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Newquay to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Newquay and arriving at Cardiff Central via Par, Plymouth and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Newquay and Cardiff is 221 miles. The road distance is 185.2 miles.
The best way to get from Newquay to Cardiff without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 54m and costs £90 - £190.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Newquay to Cardiff, including transfers.
Newquay to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newquay Bus Station.
Newquay to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
The best way to get from Newquay to Cardiff is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 54m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £90 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Newquay, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Newquay to Cardiff Central via Par, Plymouth, and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newquay Bus Station to Cardiff North Road via Bristol Bus Station in around 6h 37m.
- 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 Par to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Newquay Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Newquay to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Newquay to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newquay to Cardiff is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Newquay to Cardiff.
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