There are 3 ways to get from South Wales to Cornwall by train or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain
7h 11m£95–192Drive 182.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Wales to Cornwallcar 182.7 mi
3h 37m£45–65Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
7h 47m£97–187
South Wales to Cornwall by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Wales to Cornwall is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from South Wales to Cornwall is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct train from South Wales to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Cwmbach and arriving at Luxulyan via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth and Par. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between South Wales and Cornwall is 225 miles. The road distance is 183.8 miles.
The best way to get from South Wales to Cornwall without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 7h 11m and costs £90 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from South Wales to Cornwall, including transfers.
South Wales to Cornwall train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cwmbach station.
South Wales to Cornwall train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Wales to Cornwall is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from South Wales to Cornwall.
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What companies run services between South Wales and Cornwall, England?
You can take a train from Cwmbach to Luxulyan via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and Par in around 7h 11m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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