How to travel from Penzance to Cardiff, United Kingdom
The distance between Penzance and Cardiff is around 353km (220 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Penzance to Cardiff by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cardiff → Penzance if you're planning a return trip.
Train via Plymouth
Take the train to Plymouth then Bristol Temple Meads and then to Cardiff Central.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£120($140)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and Cardiff
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Penzance to Cardiff by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £95 ($110) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £62 ($73).
The distance between Penzance and Cardiff is around 353km (220 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 224km (139 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Penzance and Cardiff by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Penzance to Cardiff is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £62 ($73).
The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Cardiff, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £95 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and Cardiff. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Penzance and Cardiff with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 5h 30m.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Penzance and Cardiff. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Penzance and Cardiff. We recommend that you drive to Cardiff. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to Cardiff. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 5h 30m.
The closest major airport to Cardiff is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Penzance and Cardiff. The distance is around 353km (220 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Cardiff is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Penzance and Cardiff
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train via Plymouth + 1 similar | 4h 40m | £120($140) | every 2 hours | 391km (243 miles) |
| Train | 5h 30m | £95($110) | every 4 hours | 393km (244 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | £62($73) | on demand | 353km (220 miles) |
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Airports near Cardiff
The following major airports near Cardiff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 34km (21 miles) from Cardiff
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Cardiff