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Cardiff to Plymouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Plymouth takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

3h 41m
Duration
165 mi
Distance
£106
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
  2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 30m
£70–142

Cardiff to Plymouth train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 164.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Plymouth, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Plymouth via Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 30m.

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