- Must visit
King Edward Mine Museum
Cornish mining heritage site with underground tours and surface exhibits explaining tin mining, geology and local industrial life.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Camborne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, while a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 205 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£59 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Camborne:
A coach is £34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Camborne costing on average £59.
Other travel options to Camborne take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 40m.
Trains from Cardiff to Camborne run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 19:00. The fastest train covers the 205 km distance in 4h 59m.
Distance 205 km |
Average train duration 4h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 59m |
First train 6:00 |
Last train 19:00 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Camborne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Camborne trip today.
Cornish mining heritage site with underground tours and surface exhibits explaining tin mining, geology and local industrial life.
Local art gallery in nearby St Ives with modern and historic works, useful for visitors basing themselves in Camborne.
Volunteer-run mining museum with changing displays on local industry, engineering and everyday life in Camborne and district.
Hilltop park and walking area with open views, mining landmarks and a good sense of Camborne’s landscape and heritage.
Woodland and lake park with level paths, birdlife and family-friendly walks on the edge of Camborne.
Main shopping street and civic spine of the town, useful for exploring historic buildings, markets and everyday Camborne life.
A Cornish pastry with beef, potato, swede and onion in a crimped crust. Deeply tied to Cornwall’s mining history and still a defining local staple.
A rich saffron yeast bun or loaf from Cornwall, often served sliced with butter. Its distinctive colour and flavour reflect old regional baking traditions.
A soft enriched fruit bread flavoured with spices and dried fruit. Traditionally toasted and buttered, it is one of Cornwall’s best-known tea-time treats.
Popular traditional pub in Camborne serving hearty British meals and local favourites in a relaxed, historic setting.
Established pub and restaurant near Camborne, known for classic British dishes, Sunday roasts and a welcoming countryside atmosphere.
Well-known local Indian restaurant with a broad menu, friendly service and a comfortable dining room suited to casual evenings out.
Camborne is generally cheaper than larger UK tourist cities, with modest dining costs and limited public transport spend, though accommodation can rise in peak Cornwall holiday periods.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis, and spare change is fine in cafés.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Camborne by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Camborne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cardiff to Camborne trains use the Cardiff Central to Camborne station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Camborne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Cathays has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Cathays.
Ticket office support is available at Cathays. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cathays: Parking.
Available at Cathays: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cathays: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
Cardiff Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Cardiff Queen Street.
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
Camborne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Camborne.
Wi-Fi is available at Camborne.
Ticket office support is available at Camborne.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Camborne: Parking, WC.
Available at Camborne: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Camborne: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms, step free access between platforms is via a level crossing. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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