What is the cheapest way to get from Padstow to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Padstow to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Padstow to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Padstow to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Padstow and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Padstow to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Dennison Road Car Park and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Padstow and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Padstow to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bodmin Parkway and arriving at Cardiff Central via Plymouth and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Padstow to Cardiff?

The distance between Padstow and Cardiff is 211 miles. The road distance is 178.7 miles.

How do I travel from Padstow to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Padstow to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £160 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Padstow to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Padstow to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Padstow to Cardiff bus from?

Padstow to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Padstow to Cardiff train from?

Padstow to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bodmin Parkway station.

Train or bus from Padstow to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Padstow to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £160 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Padstow to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Padstow to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Padstow to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Padstow to Cardiff is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Padstow to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1773+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Padstow to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 57 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 52m
£160–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Bus Stationbus 805
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
7h 46m
£32–56
Drive 177.6 mi
1. Drive from Padstow to Cardiffcar 177.6 mi
3h 30m
£44–64
Line 57 bus, train
1. Take the bus from New Street to Bodmin Parkway Stationbus 57
2. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
6h 27m
£83–153

Padstow to Cardiff by bus

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Distance: 210.1 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Padstow, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Padstow to Cardiff Central via Bodmin Parkway, Plymouth, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to Sophia Gardens via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, and Bus Station in around 7h 46m.

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