Plymouth to Cardiff University Trains

Plymouth to Cardiff University trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Cardiff University takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to Cardiff University. 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 15m
Duration: 165 mi
Distance: £105
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...

3h 7m

£72–143

Plymouth to Cardiff University train times

Trains run hourly between Plymouth and Cardiff University. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Cardiff University at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

5:27 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 9:45 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 11:45 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:27 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 1:43 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 2:44 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 3:02 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 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, August 18, 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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