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Cheap train tickets from Plymouth to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for Mar 31

Cheapest

Average

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

First Great Western Service

04:54AMPlymouth3h53 08:47AMCardiff Central

2 transfers

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CrossCountry

05:25AMPlymouth3h14 08:39AMCardiff Central

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First Great Western Service

05:49AMPlymouth3h57 09:46AMCardiff Central

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CrossCountry

06:27AMPlymouth3h12 09:39AMCardiff Central

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First Great Western Service

06:55AMPlymouth3h57 10:52AMCardiff Central

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Train schedule from Plymouth to Cardiff

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, March 31

First Great Western Service

04:54AMPlymouth3h53 08:47AMCardiff Central

2 transfers

CrossCountry

05:25AMPlymouth3h14 08:39AMCardiff Central

1 transfer

First Great Western Service

05:49AMPlymouth3h57 09:46AMCardiff Central

2 transfers

CrossCountry

06:27AMPlymouth3h12 09:39AMCardiff Central

1 transfer

First Great Western Service

06:55AMPlymouth3h57 10:52AMCardiff Central

2 transfers

CrossCountry

07:25AMPlymouth3h13 10:38AMCardiff Central

1 transfer

First Great Western Service

07:46AMPlymouth3h35 11:21AMCardiff Central

1 transfer

First Great Western Service

07:46AMPlymouth3h35 11:21AMCardiff Central

0 transfers

First Great Western Service

08:50AMPlymouth3h31 12:21PMCardiff Central

0 transfers

CrossCountry

09:27AMPlymouth2h54 12:21PMCardiff Central

1 transfer

First Great Western Service

09:37AMPlymouth3h49 01:26PMCardiff Central

1 transfer

First Great Western Service

09:37AMPlymouth3h49 01:26PMCardiff Central

0 transfers

First Great Western Service

10:51AMPlymouth3h29 02:20PMCardiff Central

1 transfer

First Great Western Service

10:51AMPlymouth3h29 02:20PMCardiff Central

0 transfers

First Great Western Service

11:12AMPlymouth3h36 02:48PMCardiff Central

2 transfers

CrossCountry

11:27AMPlymouth3h10 02:37PMCardiff Central

1 transfer

CrossCountry

11:53AMPlymouth3h23 03:16PMCardiff Central

1 transfer

First Great Western Service

12:15PMPlymouth3h35 03:50PMCardiff Central

2 transfers

CrossCountry

12:27PMPlymouth3h09 03:36PMCardiff Central

1 transfer

First Great Western Service

12:50PMPlymouth3h32 04:22PMCardiff Central

1 transfer

First Great Western Service

12:50PMPlymouth3h32 04:22PMCardiff Central

0 transfers

First Great Western Service

01:16PMPlymouth3h29 04:45PMCardiff Central

2 transfers

CrossCountry

01:27PMPlymouth3h10 04:37PMCardiff Central

1 transfer

CrossCountry

02:27PMPlymouth2h53 05:20PMCardiff Central

1 transfer

First Great Western Service

02:48PMPlymouth3h33 06:21PMCardiff Central

1 transfer

First Great Western Service

02:48PMPlymouth3h33 06:21PMCardiff Central

0 transfers

First Great Western Service

03:15PMPlymouth3h31 06:46PMCardiff Central

2 transfers

CrossCountry

03:27PMPlymouth3h10 06:37PMCardiff Central

1 transfer

First Great Western Service

04:15PMPlymouth3h34 07:49PMCardiff Central

2 transfers

CrossCountry

04:27PMPlymouth3h12 07:39PMCardiff Central

1 transfer

First Great Western Service

04:50PMPlymouth4h34 09:24PMCardiff Central

2 transfers

First Great Western Service

05:50PMPlymouth3h26 09:16PMCardiff Central

1 transfer

First Great Western Service

06:16PMPlymouth3h31 09:47PMCardiff Central

2 transfers

CrossCountry

06:27PMPlymouth3h14 09:41PMCardiff Central

1 transfer

First Great Western Service

06:48PMPlymouth3h30 10:18PMCardiff Central

1 transfer

First Great Western Service

06:48PMPlymouth3h30 10:18PMCardiff Central

0 transfers

First Great Western Service

07:50PMPlymouth2h56 10:46PMCardiff Central

1 transfer

First Great Western Service

09:25PMPlymouth9h50 07:15AMCardiff Central

1 transfer

First Great Western Service

11:54PMPlymouth8h51 08:45AMCardiff Central

2 transfers

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Fastest train times from Plymouth to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for Mar 31

Fastest Journey

2 h 53 m

Average

3 h

Trains per day

Distance

141 km

It's difficult to get from Plymouth to Cardiff without transferring at least once.

CrossCountry

02:27PMPlymouth2h53 05:20PMCardiff Central

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CrossCountry

09:27AMPlymouth2h54 12:21PMCardiff Central

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First Great Western Service

07:50PMPlymouth2h56 10:46PMCardiff Central

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CrossCountry

12:27PMPlymouth3h09 03:36PMCardiff Central

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11:27AMPlymouth3h10 02:37PMCardiff Central

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Overview: Train from Plymouth to Cardiff

	Distance	87 miles (140 km)
	Average train ticket price	$19 (€16)
	Train frequency	33 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 6 direct trains a day
	Train companies	Great Western Railway or Cross Country

Trains from Plymouth to Cardiff cover the 87 miles (140 km) long route taking on average 3 h 19 min with our travel partners like Great Western Railway or Cross Country. Normally, there are 33 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $19 (€16), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $1 (€1). Travelers depart most frequently from Plymouth and arrive in Cardiff Central.

Train companies: CrossCountry from Plymouth to Cardiff trains

You can travel by train to Cardiff from Plymouth with CrossCountry. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

CrossCountry

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train between Plymouth and Cardiff you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

Plymouth to Cardiff train information with CrossCountry:

Average Duration: 3 h 8 min
CrossCountry frequency: 11 a day

Travel Tips: Trains from Plymouth to Cardiff

Travel Tips: Travel by train to Cardiff easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Plymouth to Cardiff.

Train tickets to Cardiff from Plymouth for some dates and times can be found for as cheap as $1 (€1) one way in the next 7 days.

If you’re looking to purchase your train tickets in the next week, you can expect the Plymouth to Cardiff train price to come in at an average of $19 (€16) one way.

You should expect to travel around 87 miles (140 km) to Cardiff from Plymouth by train.

On average the Plymouth to Cardiff train time is 3 h 19 min covering the 87 mile (140 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or traveling on weekends and holidays.

Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Plymouth to Cardiff Central.

Passengers booking this journey most frequently board their trains from Plymouth and need to travel around 1 mile (1.6 km) from the city center to get to this train station.

Passengers arriving in Cardiff most often arrive at Cardiff Central and need to travel around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) from this train station to the city center.

Take the Plymouth to Cardiff train with Great Western Railway or Cross Country. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip between Plymouth and Cardiff as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Yes, there are 6 direct trains per day from Plymouth to Cardiff, and you can find a direct train for this trip with Great Western Railway on Omio. It's worth paying attention to when you buy your train ticket as direct services tend to offer more convenience and save you time getting to your destination.

The average number of trains departing Plymouth for Cardiff is 33 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.

You can take the earliest train from Plymouth to Cardiff at 4: 54 AM or take the last train from Plymouth to Cardiff leaving at 11: 54 PM. Look for the latest Plymouth to Cardiff train schedules on Omio and book the best time to take the train for this trip.

In general, we recommend booking tickets for trains in advance to score the best deals from all possible train companies offering this journey and save money. If you purchase train tickets to Cardiff from Plymouth within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average $19 (€16) one way. To find the best prices for this journey, consider booking your train ticket from Plymouth to Cardiff a few months in advance.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Plymouth

Cardiff

The major railway station for departures from Plymouth is Plymouth. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Plymouth for your journey from Plymouth to Cardiff.

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Address

Plymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB

Phone Number

+44 3451652030

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Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station

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