CrossCountry
Great Western Railway
Trains to Cardiff Bay from Penzance
| First train | 07:12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 17:13 | |
| Departure station | Penzance | |
| Arrival station | Cardiff Bay | |
| Journey time | From 5h 46m | |
| Distance | 139 miles (224 km) | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Train operators |
Trains to Cardiff Bay from Penzance
Want to travel from Penzance to Cardiff Bay by train? Start your journey with us.
It takes an average of 7 hours 9 minutes to travel from Penzance to Cardiff Bay by train. You'll find on average 0 trains per day running on this route.
There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Cardiff Bay by train; you'll need to make 3 changes.
Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales and CrossCountry trains operate on this route.
Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
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What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Penzance to Cardiff Bay?
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Penzance to Cardiff Bay?
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3. Book split tickets
Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.
4. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
5. Consider a Season Ticket
Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Penzance to Cardiff Bay is right for you.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.