What is the cheapest way to get from Newquay to Cardiff Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Newquay to Cardiff Bay is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 6h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newquay to Cardiff Bay?

The fastest way to get from Newquay to Cardiff Bay is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Newquay and Cardiff Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Newquay station to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Millennium Centre via Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Newquay and Cardiff Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Newquay to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from Newquay and arriving at Cardiff Central via Par, Plymouth and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Newquay to Cardiff Bay?

The distance between Newquay and Cardiff Bay is 220 miles. The road distance is 186 miles.

How do I travel from Newquay to Cardiff Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Newquay to Cardiff Bay without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 49m and costs £80 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Newquay to Cardiff Bay?

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Newquay to Cardiff Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newquay to Cardiff Bay bus from?

Newquay to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Newquay to Cardiff Bay train from?

Newquay to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.

Train or bus from Newquay to Cardiff Bay?

The best way to get from Newquay to Cardiff Bay is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 49m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Newquay to Cardiff Bay bus arrive?

Newquay to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Newquay to Cardiff Bay train arrive?

Newquay to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Newquay to Cardiff Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Newquay to Cardiff Bay is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Newquay to Cardiff Bay.

How do I get a train ticket from Newquay to Cardiff Bay?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay?

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Newquay to Cardiff Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and 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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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 49m
£85–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 805
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
6h 48m
£35–61
Drive 184.9 mi
1. Drive from Newquay to Cardiff Baycar 184.9 mi
3h 30m
£46–66
Train
1. Take the train from Par to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
6h 29m
£90–168

Newquay to Cardiff Bay by train

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Distance: 218.9 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Millennium Centre via Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 6h 48m.

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