There are 4 ways to get from Pontypridd to Plymouth by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 24m£66–131Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
5h 41m£31–54Drive 157.1 mi
- Drive from Pontypridd to Plymouthcar 157.1 mi
2h 44m£39–57Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
5h 4m£69–137
Pontypridd to Plymouth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Plymouth is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Plymouth is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Catherine Street E2 and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Cardiff Bridge KQ and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Plymouth via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Pontypridd and Plymouth is 178 miles. The road distance is 158 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Plymouth without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 24m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Pontypridd to Plymouth, including transfers.
Pontypridd to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Pontypridd to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Plymouth is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 24m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Plymouth, England?
You can take a train from Pontypridd to Plymouth via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station twice a week. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Pontypridd to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Pontypridd to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Plymouth is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Pontypridd to Plymouth.
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