Find coaches from Cardiff to Plymouth

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Next departures from Cardiff to Plymouth on 2 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Plymouth Armada Bus StationCheapest
Flixbus
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Plymouth Armada Bus StationFastest

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cardiff to Plymouth

Bus
Average priceUS$14 - US$59Average duration6h 25m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average priceUS$78 - US$203Average duration3h 44m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$22 - US$22Average duration2h
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Cardiff to Plymouth

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Plymouth. The journey takes about 6 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just US$14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
6h 25mAverage duration
US$14Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cardiff to Plymouth: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$19
Average bus trip duration6h 25m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure00:45
Distance88 miles
Latest bus departure23:35

Cardiff to Plymouth Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cardiff - Plymouth

  1. How far is Plymouth from Cardiff by coach?

    The journey from Cardiff to Plymouth by coach covers an approximate distance of 88 miles (141 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Plymouth from Cardiff without a car?

    You can reach Plymouth from Cardiff by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
30/09
US$14
01/10
US$14
Today
US$18
03/10
US$15
04/10
US$14
05/10
No data
06/10
US$13
07/10
US$15
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cardiff to Plymouth was searched and found on 6 Oct 2025 with a price of US$13

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cardiff to Plymouth as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$13 to US$35 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Plymouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$13, which is on 2025-10-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cardiff to Plymouth will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cardiff to Plymouth?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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