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How to get fromNewquay to Cardiff Bayby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Newquay to Cardiff Bay by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Plymouth

    best
    1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 46m
    £85–170
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp5
    6h 53m
    £32–59
  3. Drive  184.9 mi

    1. Drive from Newquay to Cardiff Baycar car 184.9 mi
    3h 30m
    £46–66
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from St Austell to Cardiff Centraltrain train Penzance - Cardiff Central
    6h 49m
    £89–167

Newquay to Cardiff Bay by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Newquay, England and Cardiff Bay, Wales?

You can take a train from Newquay to Cardiff Central via Par, Plymouth, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Millennium Centre via Plymouth Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 6h 53m.

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