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How to get fromPlymouth to Cardiff Airportby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    5h 3m
    £77–148

  2. Bus, line 304 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway GRbus bus 216
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus bus 304
    6h 44m
    £27–49

  3. Drive 160 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Cardiff Airportcar car 160 mi
    2h 59m
    £39–56

  4. Train, line 304 bus

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus bus 304
    5h 59m
    £76–146

Plymouth to Cardiff Airport by bus

Calendar140Weekly Buses
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Cardiff Airport via Bristol Parkway, Cardiff Central, and Rhoose in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cardiff Airport via Public Transport Interchange, Kingsway GR, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 6h 44m.

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