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There are 6 ways to get from Wales to Plymouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 12m
    £164–237

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    9h 46m
    £29–47

  3. Drive 273.6 mi

    1. Drive from Wales to Plymouthcar car 273.6 mi
    4h 44m
    £67–96

  4. Train, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    5h 42m
    £122–248

  5. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus
    10h 29m
    £46–129

  6. Train, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    3. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 42m
    £104–260

Wales to Plymouth by train

Calendar83Weekly Trains
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Wales, England and Plymouth, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Plymouth every 2 hours. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wales Road/Lestermoor Avenue to Plymouth Coach Station via Commercial Street/CG1, Castle Street/CG22, Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, and Cabot Circus in around 9h 46m.

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