There are 4 ways to get from Plymouth to Cardiff Central Station by train or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 8m£73–140Drive 149.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Plymouth to Cardiff Central Stationcar 149.2 mi
2h 39m£36–52Train
- Take the train from Plymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain Plymouth - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 15m£75–140Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 29m£73–143
Plymouth to Cardiff Central Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Cardiff Central Station is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Cardiff Central Station is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £35 - £55.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Plymouth and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Plymouth and Cardiff Central Station is 167 miles. The road distance is 150.1 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Cardiff Central Station without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 8m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Plymouth to Cardiff Central Station, including transfers.
Plymouth to Cardiff Central Station train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Cardiff Central Station train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Cardiff Central Station is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Plymouth to Cardiff Central Station.
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What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Cardiff Central Station, Wales?
You can take a train from Plymouth to Cardiff Central via Bristol Parkway in around 3h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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