Bus Cardiff to Plymouth from £26 | Tickets & Timetables

Cardiff to Plymouth buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Plymouth takes 4h 58m and the fastest bus takes 4h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 58m
Duration: 160 mi
Distance: £26
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Park Place to Public Transport Interchangebus 216
Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal

4h 55m

£22–43

Cardiff to Plymouth bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 2:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

10:15 PM → 2:58 AM
Arrives next day
4h 43m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

4:30 AM → 9:12 AM
4h 42m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 4m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 1:45 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 3:45 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4:30 AM → 9:12 AM
4h 42m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 4m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 1:45 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 3:45 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

4:30 AM → 9:12 AM
4h 42m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 4m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 1:45 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 3:45 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

4:30 AM → 9:12 AM
4h 42m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 4m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 1:45 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 3:45 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

4:30 AM → 8:56 AM
4h 26m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 50m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 1:47 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 3:47 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

4:30 AM → 8:54 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 1:45 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 3:45 PM
4h 35m • 1 change

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