There are 5 ways to get from Plymouth to Mumbles by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 59m£89–163Bus via Bristol Airport (BRS)
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bristol Airportbus Uk087 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Airport to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk910
7h 24m£26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
6h 1m£33–55Drive 189.9 mi
- Drive from Plymouth to Mumblescar 189.9 mi
3h 24m£47–68Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain
6h 40m£85–167
Plymouth to Mumbles by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Mumbles is to bus via Bristol Airport (BRS) which costs £26 - £40 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Mumbles is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Mumbles. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Newton Road via Sophia Gardens and Swansea Bus Station Stand W. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Mumbles. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Swansea via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Plymouth and Mumbles is 218 miles. The road distance is 191 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Mumbles without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Plymouth to Mumbles, including transfers.
Plymouth to Mumbles bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Mumbles train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Mumbles is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Mumbles, Wales?
You can take a train from Plymouth to Newton Road via Bristol Parkway, Swansea, and Swansea Bus Station Stand W in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Newton Road via Sophia Gardens, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Swansea Bus Station Stand W in around 6h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
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- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
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- 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
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Airport to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Plymouth to Mumbles bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Plymouth to Mumbles train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Mumbles is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Plymouth to Mumbles.
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