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Compare train and bus for Newquay to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Newquay to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $106.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$37 Average price Cheapest | $151 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newquay to Cardiff:
A bus is $114 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newquay to Cardiff costing on average $151 (€122).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 34m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Newquay to Cardiff:
A bus is $114 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newquay to Cardiff costing on average $151 (€122).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 34m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newquay and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Newquay, Bus Station and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Trains mostly depart from Newquay station (NQY) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Cardiff by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cardiff by bus.
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