There are 5 ways to get from Porth 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 29m£76–155Line 132 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Porth Interchange Bay 5 to Greyfriars Road GFbus 132
- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus
7h 35m£26–73Line 124 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Porth Interchange Bay 2 to Sophia Gardensbus 124
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Public Transport Interchangebus 216
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
6h 56m£28–54Drive 160.4 mi
- Drive from Porth to Plymouthcar 160.4 mi
2h 52m£39–57Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
5h 13m£81–150
Porth to Plymouth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Porth to Plymouth is to line 124 bus and bus which costs £28 - £55 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Porth to Plymouth is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Porth to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Porth Interchange Bay 2 and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Sophia Gardens and Public Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Porth to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Porth and arriving at Plymouth via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Porth and Plymouth is 181 miles. The road distance is 161.3 miles.
The best way to get from Porth to Plymouth without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 29m and costs £75 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Porth to Plymouth, including transfers.
Porth to Plymouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Porth Interchange Bay 2 station.
Porth to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Porth to Plymouth is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 29m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can line 124 bus and bus, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Porth, Wales and Plymouth, England?
You can take a train from Porth to Plymouth via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porth Interchange Bay 2 to Plymouth Coach Station via Sophia Gardens and Public Transport Interchange in around 6h 56m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Porth Interchange Bay 2 to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Porth Interchange Bay 5 to Greyfriars Road GF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Porth to Plymouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Porth to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porth to Plymouth is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Porth to Plymouth.
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