What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Plymstock?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Plymstock is to bus via Bristol which costs £12 - £50 and takes 4h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Plymstock?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Plymstock is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Plymstock?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Plymstock. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Broadway West via Mayflower Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Plymstock?

The distance between Cardiff and Plymstock is 169 miles. The road distance is 147.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Plymstock without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Plymstock without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 1m and costs £22 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Plymstock?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Cardiff to Plymstock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Plymstock bus from?

Cardiff to Plymstock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Plymstock?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Plymstock is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 1m and costs £22 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Cardiff to Plymstock bus arrive?

Cardiff to Plymstock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Plymstock?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Plymstock is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Cardiff to Plymstock.

Where can I stay near Plymstock?

There are 1395+ hotels available in Plymstock.

Cardiff to Plymstock - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Plymstock by train, bus, or car

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple MeadsCardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to PlymouthEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 1m
£22–97
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach StationUkn49 / ...
4h 53m
£13–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach StationCp5
4h 24m
£31–53
Drive 146.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymstock146.5 mi
2h 34m
£37–54
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to PlymouthCardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
4h 4m
£65–119

Cardiff to Plymstock by train, foot, and bus

136Weekly Services

4h 1mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 168.2 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Plymstock, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Horn Cross via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and Derrys Cross in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station twice a week. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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