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Plymouth to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Cardiff takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. 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 17m
Duration
165 mi
Distance
£105
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

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  1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
  2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 57m
£72–143

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 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 164.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Cardiff Central via Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 57m.

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