Trains tickets from Cardiff to Plymouth

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TomorrowMay 9
from $131
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Plymouth.

Average Price$13 - $32Average Duration7h
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Average Price$136 - $153Average Duration3h 33m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$19 - $19Average Duration1h 40m
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cardiff to Plymouth

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Plymouth. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1h 40mAverage Duration
$19Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Train Cardiff to Plymouth: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$151
Average train trip duration3h 33m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure8:00am
Distance87 miles (140 km)
Latest train departure6:00pm

Cardiff to Plymouth Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cardiff to Plymouth was searched and found on May 9, 2025 with a price of $132

To 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 $132 to $147 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 $132 which is on 2025-05-09.

About Train Travel

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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