- Distance: 165.5 mi
- Duration: 3h 38m
The average train between Cardiff and Plymouth takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. The train 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.
Trains run twice daily between Cardiff and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 2:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:58 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 9:43 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Plymouth station. Services depart twice daily, and operate 6 times a week. The journey takes approximately 3h 38m.
Cardiff to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Cardiff to Plymouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cardiff and Plymouth is 140.5 km. The road distance is 266 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Plymouth twice daily. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 32m.
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