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

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain train
    5h 59m
    £78–152
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    7h 43m
    £33–55
  3. Drive  171.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Cornwallcar car 171.5 mi
    3h 15m
    £43–62
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
    6h
    £84–146

Cardiff to Cornwall by train

Calendar59Weekly Trains
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cornwall, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Luxulyan via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and Par in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bowling Green Turn via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 7h 43m.

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