The average train between Cwmbran and Plymouth takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Cwmbran 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 hourly between Cwmbran and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cwmbran is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 12:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cwmbran to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Cwmbran station and arriving at Plymouth station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Cwmbran to Plymouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Cwmbran to Plymouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Cwmbran to Plymouth train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Cwmbran and Plymouth is 162.8 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Cwmbran to Plymouth via Newport (S Wales) and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 45m.