How to Travel from
Cardiff to Plymouth
by Rideshare or Car
Schedule
Cardiff → Plymouth
02:14
Cardiff (Wales, Great Britain)
Cardiff - Bristol Airport Bus Station - Plymouth
2 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 39 min
06:53
Plymouth (England, Great Britain)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Cardiff - Plymouth
Start
Walk to Cardiff North Road, Duration: 6 min
02:20
Cardiff North Road
Duration: 1 hours 25 min
03:45
Bristol Airport Bus Station
FlixBus: Bristol Airport - Swansea
Transfer in Bristol Airport Bus Station, 12 min
03:57
Bristol Airport Bus Station
Duration: 2 hours 53 min
06:50
Plymouth Armada Bus Station
megabus FALC: Plymouth - Wellington
WALK, Duration: 3 min
Finish
02:14
Cardiff (Wales, Great Britain)
Cardiff - Bristol Airport Bus Station - Plymouth
2 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 40 min
06:54
Plymouth (England, Great Britain)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Cardiff - Plymouth
Start
Walk to Cardiff North Road, Duration: 6 min
02:20
Cardiff North Road
Duration: 1 hours 25 min
03:45
Bristol Airport Bus Station
FlixBus: Bristol Airport - Swansea
Transfer in Bristol Airport Bus Station, 12 min
03:57
Bristol Airport Bus Station
Duration: 2 hours 54 min
06:51
Plymouth Armada Bus Station
National Express: Bristol Airport - Plymouth
WALK, Duration: 3 min
Finish
02:14
Cardiff (Wales, Great Britain)
Cardiff - Bristol Airport Bus Station - Plymouth
2 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 40 min
06:54
Plymouth (England, Great Britain)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Cardiff - Plymouth
Start
Walk to Cardiff North Road, Duration: 6 min
02:20
Cardiff North Road
Duration: 1 hours 25 min
03:45
Bristol Airport Bus Station
FlixBus: Bristol Airport - Swansea
Walk to Public Transport Interchange (Bay 8), Duration: 3 min
03:57
Public Transport Interchange (Bay 8)
Duration: 2 hours 54 min
06:51
Plymouth Coach Station
The Falcon
WALK, Duration: 3 min
Finish
02:39
Cardiff (Wales, Great Britain)
Cardiff - Bristol - Exeter - Plymouth
4 transfers
Duration: 5 hours 37 min
08:16
Plymouth (England, Great Britain)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Cardiff - Plymouth
Start
Walk to Cardiff North Road, Duration: 6 min
02:45
Cardiff North Road
Duration: 1 hours 15 min
04:00
Bristol
FlixBus: Gatwick Airport Bus Stations - Swansea
Walk to Rupert Street, Duration: 5 min
04:28
Rupert Street
Duration: 8 min
04:36
Temple Meads
Frenchay - Hengrove Park
Walk to Bristol Temple Meads, Duration: 5 min
05:02
Bristol Temple Meads
Duration: 1 hours 34 min
06:36
Exeter St Davids
Exeter St Davids - Bristol Temple Meads
Walk to Exeter St Davids, Duration: 0 sec
06:55
Exeter St Davids
Duration: 1 hours 10 min
08:05
Plymouth
Penzance - Exeter St Davids
WALK, Duration: 11 min
Finish
02:39
Cardiff (Wales, Great Britain)
Cardiff - Bristol - Exeter - Plymouth
4 transfers
Duration: 5 hours 37 min
08:16
Plymouth (England, Great Britain)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Cardiff - Plymouth
Start
Walk to Cardiff North Road, Duration: 6 min
02:45
Cardiff North Road
Duration: 1 hours 15 min
04:00
Bristol
FlixBus: Gatwick Airport Bus Stations - Swansea
Walk to The Horsefair (B11), Duration: 4 min
04:51
The Horsefair (B11)
Duration: 8 min
05:00
Temple Meads
Cribbs Causeway - Broom Hill
Walk to Bristol Temple Meads, Duration: 5 min
05:22
Bristol Temple Meads
Duration: 1 hours 22 min
06:44
Exeter St Davids
Exmouth - Bristol Temple Meads
Walk to Exeter St Davids, Duration: 0 sec
06:55
Exeter St Davids
Duration: 1 hours 10 min
08:05
Plymouth
Penzance - Exeter St Davids
WALK, Duration: 11 min
Finish
03:39
Cardiff (Wales, Great Britain)
Cardiff - Bristol - Plymouth
3 transfers
Duration: 5 hours 3 min
08:42
Plymouth (England, Great Britain)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Cardiff - Plymouth
Start
Walk to Cardiff North Road, Duration: 6 min
03:45
Cardiff North Road
Duration: 1 hours 20 min
05:05
Bristol
FlixBus: Gatwick Airport Bus Stations - Swansea
Walk to The Horsefair (B15), Duration: 5 min
05:41
The Horsefair (B15)
Duration: 6 min
05:47
Temple Meads
Temple Meads - Clifton
Walk to Bristol Temple Meads, Duration: 1 min
05:55
Bristol Temple Meads
Duration: 2 hours 36 min
08:31
Plymouth
Bristol Temple Meads - Plymouth
WALK, Duration: 11 min
Finish
Two ways to Travel from Cardiff to Plymouth
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (245 km)
2 h 41 min
245 km.
from $13
Other
Rideshare
2 h 41 min
245 km.
from $9.32
Transport providers
Train operators
First Great Western Service
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$88.60–$189.87
Train from Cardiff Central to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$253.16
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cardiff University Park Place to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$31.64
Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.60–$240.50
Bus operators
Megabus UK
Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Bristol Airport Bus Station to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32
Stagecoach South West
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bristol Airport Bus Station to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$32.29
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Plymouth?
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Plymouth is to bus which costs $33.70 - $54.35 and takes 4h 44m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Plymouth?
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Plymouth is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $47.83 - $70.65 .
Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Plymouth?
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff University Park Place and arriving at Plymouth Armada Bus Station via Bristol Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Plymouth?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Plymouth. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 32m.
How far is it from Cardiff to Plymouth?
The distance between Cardiff and Plymouth is 265 km. The road distance is 243.2 km.
How do I travel from Cardiff to Plymouth without a car?
The best way to get from Cardiff to Plymouth without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 22m and costs $97.83 - $271.74 .
How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Plymouth?
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Cardiff to Plymouth, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cardiff to Plymouth bus from?
Cardiff to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardiff University Park Place station.
Where do I catch the Cardiff to Plymouth train from?
Cardiff to Plymouth train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Plymouth?
The best way to get from Cardiff to Plymouth is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 22m and costs $97.83 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $33.70 - $54.35 and takes 4h 44m. There are no good options to train between Cardiff to Plymouth.
Where does the Cardiff to Plymouth bus arrive?
Cardiff to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bristol Airport station.
Where does the Cardiff to Plymouth train arrive?
Cardiff to Plymouth train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Can I drive from Cardiff to Plymouth?
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Plymouth is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Cardiff to Plymouth.
How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Plymouth?
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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Plymouth?
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Where can I stay near Plymouth?
There are 1450+ hotels available in Plymouth. Prices start at $50.64 per night.
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