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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 12m
    £78–153
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff - North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    7h 47m
    £33–60
  3. Drive  171.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cornwall to Cardiffcar car 171.1 mi
    3h 15m
    £43–62
  4. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 20m
    £78–148

Cornwall to Cardiff by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Cardiff Central via Par, Plymouth, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowling Green Turn to Cardiff - North Road via Bus Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 47m.

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