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How to get fromCardiff Airport to Plymouthby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Airport to Plymouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    4h 46m
    £76–154

  2. Line 304 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Public Transport Interchangebus bus 216
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    7h 8m
    £26–51

  3. Drive 160.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff Airport to Plymouthcar car 160.7 mi
    3h 1m
    £39–56

  4. Line 304 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain train Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
    5h 55m
    £78–143

Cardiff Airport to Plymouth by bus and train

Calendar129Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Plymouth via Barry Hotel, Barry, Cardiff Central, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Plymouth Coach Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Public Transport Interchange in around 7h 8m.

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