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Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $81.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Cardiff:
A bus is $103 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Cardiff costing on average $126 (€100).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Plymouth to Cardiff
How to get from Plymouth to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus7:55 AM5h45Plymouth, Coach Station1:40 PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$261One-way1 transfer
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- FlixBus · FlixBus7:55 AM5h45Plymouth, Coach Station1:40 PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$261One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM5h40Plymouth, Coach Station9:20 PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$261One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM6h00Plymouth, Coach Station5:05 PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$261One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM6h10Plymouth, Coach Station12:10 PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$291One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:10 PM6h15Plymouth, Coach Station1:25 AMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Cardiff:
A bus is $103 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Cardiff costing on average $126 (€100).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Cardiff by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Cardiff by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with first_great_western.
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