There are 5 ways to get from Caerphilly to Plymouth by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 11m£65–128Bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Uk087 / ...
6h 12m£21–47Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
5h 31m£29–52Drive 149 mi
- Drive from Caerphilly to Plymouthcar 149 mi
2h 44m£37–53Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
4h 51m£73–134
Caerphilly to Plymouth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caerphilly to Plymouth is to bus via Bristol which costs £21 - £50 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Caerphilly to Plymouth is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Caerphilly to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Caerphilly to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Caerphilly and arriving at Plymouth via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Caerphilly and Plymouth is 173 miles. The road distance is 149.8 miles.
The best way to get from Caerphilly to Plymouth without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 11m and costs £60 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Caerphilly to Plymouth, including transfers.
Caerphilly to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Caerphilly to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Caerphilly to Plymouth is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 11m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Caerphilly, Wales and Plymouth, England?
You can take a train from Caerphilly to Plymouth via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station once a week. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Caerphilly to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Caerphilly to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caerphilly to Plymouth is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Caerphilly to Plymouth.
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