The average train between Plymouth and Wales takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to Wales. 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 Plymouth and Wales. 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 Wales at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Wales. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Wales station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Plymouth to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Plymouth to Wales train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Plymouth and Wales is 215.5 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Cardiff Central via Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 58m.