There are 4 ways to get from Porthleven to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Plymouth
best- Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 53m£95–187Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seven Stars to Bus Stationbus 805
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
9h 11m£38–66Drive 207.6 mi
- Drive from Porthleven to Cardiffcar 207.6 mi
4h£52–74Train
- Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
7h 20m£103–193
Porthleven to Cardiff by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Porthleven to Cardiff is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Porthleven to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Porthleven to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Harbour Bus Shelter and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Seven Stars and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Porthleven to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Cardiff Central via Plymouth and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Porthleven and Cardiff is 258 miles. The road distance is 208.8 miles.
The best way to get from Porthleven to Cardiff without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 53m and costs £95 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Porthleven to Cardiff, including transfers.
Porthleven to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seven Stars station.
Porthleven to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
The best way to get from Porthleven to Cardiff is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 53m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 11m.
What companies run services between Porthleven, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a bus from Harbour Bus Shelter to Cardiff Central via Bus Station, Penzance, Plymouth, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Bus Shelter to Cardiff North Road via Seven Stars and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 11m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Penzance to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Penzance to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £100–190
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Penzance to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seven Stars to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Porthleven to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Porthleven to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porthleven to Cardiff is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Porthleven to Cardiff.
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