There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to University of Plymouth by train, bus, or car
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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 / ...
3h 41m£70–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park Place to Public Transport Interchangebus 216
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
5h 2m£21–43Drive 149 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to University of Plymouthcar 149 mi
2h 37m£36–52Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
3h 42m£75–140
Cardiff to University of Plymouth by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to University of Plymouth is to bus which costs £21 - £45 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to University of Plymouth is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to University of Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Public Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Plymouth. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Cardiff and University of Plymouth is 166 miles. The road distance is 149.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to University of Plymouth without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 41m and costs £70 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Cardiff to University of Plymouth, including transfers.
Cardiff to University of Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff to University of Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to University of Plymouth is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 41m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and University of Plymouth, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to University of Plymouth via Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to University of Plymouth via Public Transport Interchange and Plymouth Coach Station in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- 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
- £15–25
- 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
- £20–29
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park Place to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–22
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to University of Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Public Transport Interchange station.
Cardiff to University of Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to University of Plymouth is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Cardiff to University of Plymouth.
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