Pontypridd to Plymouth Trains

Pontypridd to Plymouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontypridd and Plymouth takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontypridd 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.

4h 23m
Duration: 177 mi
Distance: £89
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 24m

£66–136

Pontypridd to Plymouth train times

Trains run hourly between Pontypridd and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontypridd is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

3:43 PM → 7:47 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
4:43 PM → 8:49 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
5:18 PM → 9:43 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
5:48 PM → 9:51 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:43 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:10 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:50 AM → 9:34 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 12:47 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:20 AM → 12:51 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 1:54 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
10:42 AM → 2:49 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
11:42 AM → 3:47 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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