How to Travel from
Cardiff to Plymouth
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Cardiff, Great Britain → Plymouth, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cardiff to Plymouth
Composite routes from Cardiff to Plymouth
Cheapest
2 h 41 min
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245 km.
from $13
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47 м
47 м
Turn left onto Quay Street
Quay Street, 48 м
48 м
Turn right onto Westgate Street
Westgate Street, 224 м
224 м
Turn right onto Westgate Street
Westgate Street, 37 м
37 м
Turn slight left onto Castle Street
Castle Street, 250 м
250 м
Turn left onto Kingsway
Kingsway, 289 м
289 м
Turn right onto Boulevard de Nantes
Boulevard de Nantes, 2 km 718 м
2 km 718 м
Turn slight left onto Newport Road
Newport Road, 2 km 861 м
2 km 861 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Newport Road
Newport Road, 247 м
247 м
Keep left
1 km 952 м
1 km 952 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Llanedeyrn Interchange
Llanedeyrn Interchange, 4 km 358 м
4 km 358 м
Keep right onto A48(M)
4 km 969 м
4 km 969 м
Keep left onto A48(M)
2 km 855 м
2 km 855 м
Keep left onto M4
1 km 671 м
1 km 671 м
Keep right onto M4
96 м
96 м
Keep right onto Cardiff Road
Cardiff Road, 2 km 47 м
2 km 47 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Docks Way
Docks Way, 412 м
412 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Usk Way
Usk Way, 2 km 701 м
2 km 701 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Usk Way
Usk Way, 377 м
377 м
Continue onto Usk Way
Usk Way, 2 km 868 м
2 km 868 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Spytty Road
Spytty Road, 315 м
315 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Queensway Meadows
Queensway Meadows, 1 km 822 м
1 km 822 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Queen's Way
Queen's Way, 294 м
294 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Queen's Way
Queen's Way, 2 km 727 м
2 km 727 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Queen's Way
Queen's Way, 3 km 673 м
3 km 673 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Queen's Way
Queen's Way, 1 km 893 м
1 km 893 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Queen's Way
Queen's Way, 2 km 735 м
2 km 735 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Queen's Way
Queen's Way, 1 km 778 м
1 km 778 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Magor Interchange
Magor Interchange, 2 km 28 м
2 km 28 м
Keep right onto M4
11 km 665 м
11 km 665 м
Keep left onto Prince of Wales Bridge and take M49 toward The South West, Avonmouth
Prince of Wales Bridge, The South West, Avonmouth, M49, 424 м
424 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Pilning Interchange
Pilning Interchange, 133 km 447 м
133 km 447 м
Keep right onto Haldon Hill and take A38 toward Plymouth
Haldon Hill, Plymouth, A38, 55 km 454 м
55 km 454 м
Keep left onto A38
1 km 741 м
1 km 741 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Plymouth Road
Plymouth Road, 3 km 868 м
3 km 868 м
Keep right onto Gdynia Way
Gdynia Way, 1 km 170 м
1 km 170 м
Keep left onto Gdynia Way
Gdynia Way, 1 km 790 м
1 km 790 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Exeter Street
Exeter Street, 249 м
249 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Royal Parade
Royal Parade, 1 km 532 м
1 km 532 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Raleigh Street
Raleigh Street, 303 м
303 м
Turn left onto New George Street
New George Street, 469 м
469 м
Turn left
33 м
33 м
Turn right
13 м
13 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
First Great Western Service
Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
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
Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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:
enquiries@megabus.com
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:
customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
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?
Book your Cardiff to Plymouth train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Plymouth?
Book your Cardiff to Plymouth bus tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Plymouth?
There are 1450+ hotels available in Plymouth. Prices start at $50.64 per night.
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