There are 4 ways to get from Plymouth to Tenby 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
best- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Tenbytrain
6h 49m£106–194Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus 112 / ...
7h 45m£36–62Drive 235.9 mi
- Drive from Plymouth to Tenbycar 235.9 mi
4h 11m£59–84Train 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 Tenbytrain
8h 19m£102–184
Plymouth to Tenby by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Tenby is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Tenby is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Upper Park Road via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Tenby via Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Plymouth and Tenby is 274 miles. The road distance is 237.3 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Tenby without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs £100 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Plymouth to Tenby, including transfers.
Plymouth to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Tenby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Tenby is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Tenby, Wales?
You can take a train from Plymouth to Tenby via Bristol Parkway and Swansea in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Upper Park Road via Sophia Gardens in around 7h 45m.
- 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
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- 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 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 59 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
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- 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
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Plymouth to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Plymouth to Tenby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Tenby is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Plymouth to Tenby.
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