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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: June 27 atDeparture city: CardiffDeparture location: Cardiff CentralArrival time: June 27 atDestination city: PlymouthDestination location: PlymouthOperated by: Great Western Railway
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - Departure time: June 27 atDeparture city: CardiffDeparture location: Cardiff CentralArrival time: June 27 atDestination city: PlymouthDestination location: PlymouthOperated by: Great Western RailwayVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Cardiff to PlymouthAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Plymouth. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Cardiff to Plymouth: Trip Overview
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The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Plymouth was searched and found on Jun 30, 2025 with a price of $127To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cardiff to Plymouth, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $127 to $143 for a train ticket from Cardiff to Plymouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $127 which is on 2025-06-30.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Cardiff and Plymouth is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Plymouth.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Plymouth, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Cardiff and Plymouth, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
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Did you know?
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
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