There are 4 ways to get from Plymouth to Cowbridge 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, bus
best- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Town Hallbus X2
4h 18m£68–126Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
5h 28m£30–47Drive 160.4 mi
- Drive from Plymouth to Cowbridgecar 160.4 mi
2h 57m£41–59Train
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 32m£76–142
Plymouth to Cowbridge by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Cowbridge is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Cowbridge is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Cowbridge. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Town Hall via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Cowbridge. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Bridgend via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Plymouth and Cowbridge is 179 miles. The road distance is 161.3 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Cowbridge without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 18m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Plymouth to Cowbridge, including transfers.
Plymouth to Cowbridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Cowbridge train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Cowbridge is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £150 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Cowbridge, Wales?
National Express operates a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardens once a week. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plymouth to Cowbridge Town Hall via Bristol Parkway, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 in around 4h 32m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Town Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Plymouth to Cowbridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Plymouth to Cowbridge train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Cowbridge is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Plymouth to Cowbridge.
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