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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Plymouth | Cardiff Central | No tags | ||||
| Train | Plymouth | Cardiff Central | No tags | ||||
| Train | Plymouth | Cardiff Central | No tags | ||||
| Train | Plymouth | Cardiff Central | No tags | ||||
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Compare 3 ways to go from Plymouth to Cardiff
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 2 hours, and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Plymouth to Cardiff by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Plymouth to Cardiff?
The cheapest train tickets from Plymouth to Cardiff start at $76. The average price for this train route is around $188. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Plymouth to Cardiff?
The average train trip from Plymouth to Cardiff takes 3h 41m and covers 139 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 57m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the Plymouth to Cardiff route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 3 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Plymouth to Cardiff?
The earliest train from Plymouth to Cardiff departs at 8:27am. The latest train departs at 11:55pm.
What is the best train operator from Plymouth to Cardiff?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Plymouth to Cardiff?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Plymouth to Cardiff?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Plymouth to Cardiff?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Plymouth to Cardiff was searched and found on Dec 7, 2025 with a price of $148To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Plymouth to Cardiff, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $148 to $267 for a train ticket from Plymouth to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $148 which is on 2025-12-07.
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