Trains tickets from Plymouth to Cardiff

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TodayMay 11
from $130
TomorrowMay 12
TueMay 13
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WedMay 14
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ThuMay 15
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 13 at
    Departure city: Plymouth
    Departure location: Plymouth
    Arrival time: May 13 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Central
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 13 at
    Departure city: Plymouth
    Departure location: Plymouth
    Arrival time: May 13 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Central
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 13 at
    Departure city: Plymouth
    Departure location: Plymouth
    Arrival time: May 13 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Central
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 13 at
    Departure city: Plymouth
    Departure location: Plymouth
    Arrival time: May 13 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Central
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 13 at
    Departure city: Plymouth
    Departure location: Plymouth
    Arrival time: May 13 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Central
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Plymouth to Cardiff.

Average Price$14 - $60Average Duration6h 20m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Average Price$80 - $138Average Duration3h 21m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$22 - $22Average Duration1h 50m
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Plymouth to Cardiff

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
6h 20mAverage Duration
$14Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Train Plymouth to Cardiff: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$138
Average train trip duration3h 21m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure6:55am
Distance87 miles (140 km)
Latest train departure8:16pm

Plymouth to Cardiff Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$132
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05/13
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05/14
$130
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Plymouth to Cardiff was searched and found on May 14, 2025 with a price of $130

To 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 $130 to $199 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 $130 which is on 2025-05-14.

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 Plymouth and Cardiff is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Cardiff.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Cardiff, 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.

By choosing the train between Plymouth and Cardiff, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Plymouth to Cardiff while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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!

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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Train from Cardiff to Plymouth

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