Bus and Coach from Plymouth to Cardiff: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Plymouth to Cardiff

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Plymouth to Cardiff from various bus operators like Megabus Falcon, National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

tomorrow

from £15

Saturday

Sunday

from £15

Monday

from £21

Tuesday

Wednesday

from £19

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person

FlixBus

7h 21m

0

23:59

Plymouth
Coach Station

07:20

Cardiff
Bus Interchange

0

Economy

£15
Megabus Falcon

6h 15m

0

03:00

Plymouth
Coach Station

09:15

Cardiff
University

0

Economy

£21
Megabus Falcon

6h 20m

0

03:00

Plymouth
Coach Station

09:20

Cardiff
Kingsway Coach Stop

0

Economy

£21
National Express

6h 20m

0

01:20

Plymouth
Coach Station

07:40

Cardiff
Coach Station

0

Economy

£22
National Express

5h 35m

0

05:25

Plymouth
Coach Station

11:00

Cardiff
Coach Station

0

Economy

£23
Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Cardiff via Exeter, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  7h 21m
  
  0
  
  23:59
  
  Plymouth
  Coach Station
  
  01:05
  
  Exeter
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
- FlixBus
  
  6h 10m
  
  0
  
  01:10
  
  Exeter
  Coach Station
  
  07:20
  
  Cardiff
  Bus Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
Travel time is 1h 46m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person

FlixBus

7h 21m

0

23:59

Plymouth
Coach Station

07:20

Cardiff
Lloyd George Avenue

0

Economy

£15
FlixBus

6h 0m

0

08:10

Plymouth
Coach Station

14:10

Cardiff
Lloyd George Avenue

0

Economy

£17
National Express

6h 20m

0

01:20

Plymouth
Coach Station

07:40

Cardiff
Coach Station

0

Economy

£19
Megabus Falcon

6h 15m

0

03:00

Plymouth
Coach Station

09:15

Cardiff
University

0

Economy

£19
Megabus Falcon

6h 20m

0

03:00

Plymouth
Coach Station

09:20

Cardiff
Kingsway Coach Stop

0

Economy

£19
Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Cardiff via Exeter, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  7h 21m
  
  0
  
  23:59
  
  Plymouth
  Coach Station
  
  01:05
  
  Exeter
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
- FlixBus
  
  6h 10m
  
  0
  
  01:10
  
  Exeter
  Coach Station
  
  07:20
  
  Cardiff
  Bus Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
Travel time is 1h 21m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person

Megabus Falcon

6h 15m

0

03:00

Plymouth
Coach Station

09:15

Cardiff
University

0

Economy

£21
Megabus Falcon

6h 20m

0

03:00

Plymouth
Coach Station

09:20

Cardiff
Kingsway Coach Stop

0

Economy

£21
Megabus Falcon

6h 0m

0

08:00

Plymouth
Coach Station

14:00

Cardiff
University

0

Economy

£21
National Express

5h 35m

0

05:25

Plymouth
Coach Station

11:00

Cardiff
Coach Station

0

Economy

£23
National Express

6h 35m

0

09:45

Plymouth
Coach Station

16:20

Cardiff
Coach Station

0

Economy

£23
Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Cardiff via Exeter, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  7h 21m
  
  0
  
  23:59
  
  Plymouth
  Coach Station
  
  01:05
  
  Exeter
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
- FlixBus
  
  6h 10m
  
  0
  
  01:10
  
  Exeter
  Coach Station
  
  07:20
  
  Cardiff
  Bus Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
Travel time is 1h 46m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person

Megabus Falcon

6h 15m

0

03:00

Plymouth
Coach Station

09:15

Cardiff
University

0

Economy

£19
Megabus Falcon

6h 0m

0

08:00

Plymouth
Coach Station

14:00

Cardiff
University

0

Economy

£21
Megabus Falcon

5h 30m

0

10:30

Plymouth
Coach Station

16:00

Cardiff
University

0

Economy

£21
National Express

6h 20m

0

01:20

Plymouth
Coach Station

07:40

Cardiff
Coach Station

0

Economy

£22
National Express

5h 35m

0

05:25

Plymouth
Coach Station

11:00

Cardiff
Coach Station

0

Economy

£23
Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Cardiff via Exeter, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  7h 21m
  
  0
  
  23:59
  
  Plymouth
  Coach Station
  
  01:05
  
  Exeter
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
- FlixBus
  
  6h 10m
  
  0
  
  01:10
  
  Exeter
  Coach Station
  
  07:20
  
  Cardiff
  Bus Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
Travel time is 1h 51m longer, but you will save £7

Frequency of bus connections between Plymouth and Cardiff

See here how frequent the connections between Plymouth and Cardiff are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily coaches from Plymouth to Cardiff. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Plymouth and Cardiff.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 47 coaches from Plymouth to Cardiff, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Plymouth and Cardiff, with 13 offers.

Facts about coaches from Plymouth to Cardiff

Compare all providers like Megabus Falcon, National Express and FlixBus that travel 21 times every day by bus from Plymouth to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Plymouth to Cardiff starting from £11!

Cheapest Bus	£11
Fastest Bus	5h 20m
Earliest Coach	01:20
Latest Coach	21:00
Daily Bus Connections	21 Ø
Distance	140.3 km
Coach Companies	Megabus Falcon, National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Plymouth to Cardiff

Every day, 21 buses from 3 coach companies leave Plymouth for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 21/11/2024 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 18/11

Tuesday 19/11

Wednesday 20/11

Thursday 21/11

Friday 22/11

£15

Saturday 23/11

Sunday 24/11

£15

Monday 25/11

£21

Tuesday 26/11

Wednesday 27/11

£19

Thursday 28/11

£19

Friday 29/11

£11

Saturday 30/11

£21

Sunday 01/12

£10

Monday 02/12

£18

Tuesday 03/12

Wednesday 04/12

£19

Thursday 05/12

£20

Friday 06/12

£16

Saturday 07/12

£21

Sunday 08/12

£9

Monday 09/12

£18

Tuesday 10/12

Wednesday 11/12

Thursday 12/12

£21

Friday 13/12

£11

Saturday 14/12

£28

Sunday 15/12

The cheapest time to travel from Plymouth to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Plymouth to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £11, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Plymouth to Cardiff. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £21.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Plymouth to Cardiff, with £11. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £21.

How to save money travelling from Plymouth to Cardiff

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Plymouth to Cardiff in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Plymouth to Cardiff, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Plymouth to Cardiff are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Plymouth to Cardiff

These are the most booked bus companies between Plymouth to Cardiff from our users.

National Express from Plymouth to Cardiff

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Plymouth to Cardiff:

Cheapest Price	£19
Fastest Coach	5h 20m
Earliest Coach	01:20
Last Coach	15:50
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	20/11/2024

Megabus Falcon from Plymouth to Cardiff

Here you will find the key facts about the Megabus Falcon bus route Plymouth to Cardiff:

Cheapest Price	£19
Fastest Coach	5h 20m
Earliest Coach	03:00
Last Coach	21:00
Daily Connections	14 Ø
Found on	20/11/2024

All bus stations and stops in Plymouth and Cardiff

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Plymouth and Cardiff.

Bus Station Bretonside

Breton Side 4

Coach Station

Armada Way 165

Marsh Mills

Plymouth Road 300

Meeting Mall

Port

University

Drake Circus 40

Viaduct

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Castle Street

Castle Street 15

Cathays High School Bus Station

Central Bus Station

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

College Road

Corbett Road

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Gate

M4 Junction 30

Kingsway Coach Stop

North Rd

Kingsway Stop

Boulevard De Nantes

Lloyd George Avenue

North Church Street

National Museum

Gorsedd Gardens Rd

Principality Stadium

Westgate Street

University

Park Place 50

Service and Comfort on the bus from Plymouth to Cardiff

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Plymouth to Cardiff? Or which bus companies serve the route Plymouth to Cardiff? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Plymouth to Cardiff bus

How much does a Plymouth - Cardiff coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Plymouth - Cardiff bus trip is available from £11 and takes 7h 21m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Plymouth to Cardiff?

The connection Plymouth to Cardiff is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £11 to £30. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Plymouth - Cardiff route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Plymouth to Cardiff is offered by roughly 21 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cardiff from Plymouth take?

The quickest coach from Plymouth to Cardiff is provided by Megabus Falcon and takes 5h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £24. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Plymouth to Cardiff?

The earliest bus to Cardiff departs from Plymouth at 01:20. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Plymouth to Cardiff?

The latest bus to Cardiff departs from Plymouth at 21:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Plymouth - Cardiff route?

Passengers looking to travel from Plymouth to Cardiff can travel with Megabus Falcon, National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Plymouth and Cardiff by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Megabus Falcon, National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Cardiff from Plymouth?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Plymouth Cardiff bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Plymouth Cardiff bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Plymouth to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Plymouth to Cardiff

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Alternate transport types from Plymouth to Cardiff

Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from Plymouth to Cardiff for the next days.

Cheap train tickets from Plymouth to Cardiff

Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from Plymouth to Cardiff for the next days.

Great Western Railway (GWR)

3h 41m

0

05:55

Plymouth
Central Station

09:36

Cardiff
Central Station

0

Economy

from £76
CrossCountry

3h 15m

0

05:24

Plymouth
Central Station

08:39

Cardiff
Central Station

0

Economy

from £76
Great Western Railway (GWR)

4h 15m

0

05:58

Plymouth
Central Station

10:13

Cardiff
Central Station

0

First Class

from £126
CrossCountry

3h 9m

0

05:27

Plymouth
Central Station

08:36

Cardiff
Central Station

0

First Class

from £139

More bus routes to Plymouth and to Cardiff

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Plymouth and to Cardiff. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!