Plymouth to Cardiff Trains

Plymouth to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Cardiff takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to Cardiff. 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 18m
Duration: 165 mi
Distance: £85
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

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3h 2m

£66–124

Plymouth to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Plymouth and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 11:19 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 11:19 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 11:19 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 26m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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