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Trains from Cardiff Bay (CDB) to Plymouth (PLY)

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25

train journeys
per day

86

miles (139 kms)

3hrs 42 mins

fastest journey

06:38 / 23:59

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 4 changes)

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Cardiff Bay (CDB) to Plymouth (PLY)

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On a typical weekday there are 25 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Bay and Plymouth , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 25 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Bay to Plymouth is approximately 86 miles (139 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 13 mins.

GWR, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Bay and Plymouth.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cardiff Bay to Plymouth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 42 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Cardiff Bay to Plymouth

Journeys from Cardiff Bay to Plymouth Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:38
    3 hrs 53 mins4 changes
    10:31
    Cardiff Bay
    Plymouth
    Cardiff Bay to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:08
    3 hrs 39 mins3 changes
    10:47
    Cardiff Bay
    Plymouth
    Cardiff Bay to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:38
    3 hrs 55 mins2 changes
    11:33
    Cardiff Bay
    Plymouth
    Cardiff Bay to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:08
    3 hrs 40 mins3 changes
    11:48
    Cardiff Bay
    Plymouth
    Cardiff Bay to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:38
    3 hrs 54 mins2 changes
    12:32
    Cardiff Bay
    Plymouth
    Cardiff Bay to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:08
    3 hrs 40 mins3 changes
    12:48
    Cardiff Bay
    Plymouth
    Cardiff Bay to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:08
    3 hrs 39 mins3 changes
    13:47
    Cardiff Bay
    Plymouth
    Cardiff Bay to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:38
    3 hrs 54 mins2 changes
    14:32
    Cardiff Bay
    Plymouth
    Cardiff Bay to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:08
    3 hrs 39 mins3 changes
    14:47
    Cardiff Bay
    Plymouth
    Cardiff Bay to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:08
    3 hrs 41 mins3 changes
    15:49
    Cardiff Bay
    Plymouth
    Cardiff Bay to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:38
    3 hrs 54 mins2 changes
    16:32
    Cardiff Bay
    Plymouth
    Cardiff Bay to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:08
    3 hrs 39 mins3 changes
    16:47
    Cardiff Bay
    Plymouth
    Cardiff Bay to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:38
    3 hrs 57 mins2 changes
    17:35
    Cardiff Bay
    Plymouth
    Cardiff Bay to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:08
    3 hrs 39 mins3 changes
    17:47
    Cardiff Bay
    Plymouth
    Cardiff Bay to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:08
    3 hrs 39 mins3 changes
    18:47
    Cardiff Bay
    Plymouth
    Cardiff Bay to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:38
    3 hrs 42 mins4 changes
    19:20
    Cardiff Bay
    Plymouth
    Cardiff Bay to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:08
    3 hrs 39 mins3 changes
    19:47
    Cardiff Bay
    Plymouth
    Cardiff Bay to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    17:08
    3 hrs 41 mins3 changes
    20:49
    Cardiff Bay
    Plymouth
    Cardiff Bay to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    17:38
    4 hrs 5 mins2 changes
    21:43
    Cardiff Bay
    Plymouth
    Cardiff Bay to Plymouth
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    18:08
    3 hrs 43 mins3 changes
    21:51
    Cardiff Bay
    Plymouth
    Cardiff Bay to Plymouth

About Cardiff Bay Station

Station name Cardiff Bay (CDB)
AddressCardiff Bay station, Bute Street, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 5LE
Managed byAW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeNo

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Plymouth Station

Station name Plymouth (PLY)
AddressPlymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB
Managed byGW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:25 - 20:00
Saturday 06:25 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cardiff Bay and Plymouth

The travel time between Cardiff Bay and Plymouth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 13 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 42 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Bay and Plymouth vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 25 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:38, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:59.

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Amenities on trains between Cardiff Bay and Plymouth can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cardiff Bay & Plymouth. owever, there are 25 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Bay and Plymouth.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Cardiff Bay and Plymouth, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.