Bus from Plymouth to Cardiff from $11

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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 National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $31
tomorrow
from $15
Thursday
from $11
Friday
from $15
Saturday
from $13
Sunday
Monday
from $17

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    6:20 AM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    2:05 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    8:50 AM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    4:20 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    12:25 PM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    6:25 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    6h 30m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    10:00 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    5:25 AM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    11:00 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Cardiff via Exeter, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 55m
      0
      6:20 AM
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      8:35 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • FlixBus
      4h 50m
      0
      9:25 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      2:15 PM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is 2h 20m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 5m
    0
    8:10 AM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    2:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $15

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 5m
    0
    8:10 AM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    2:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $11
  • FlixBus
    6h 5m
    0
    4:10 PM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    10:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $11
  • FlixBus
    7h 16m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    7:15 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $11
  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    1:20 AM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    7:40 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    8:50 AM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    4:20 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 5m
    0
    4:10 PM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    10:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $15
  • FlixBus
    7h 16m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    7:15 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $15
  • FlixBus
    6h 5m
    0
    8:10 AM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    2:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $21
  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    1:20 AM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    7:40 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    6:40 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 5m
    0
    8:10 AM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    2:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $13
  • FlixBus
    6h 5m
    0
    4:10 PM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    10:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $13
  • FlixBus
    7h 16m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    7:15 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    3:50 PM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    10:00 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $44
  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    1:20 AM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    7:40 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $45

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 5m
    0
    8:10 AM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    2:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    5:25 AM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    11:00 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    6:20 AM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    2:05 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    1:20 AM
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    7:40 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Cardiff via Exeter, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 5m
      0
      8:10 AM
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      9:20 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      4h 50m
      0
      9:25 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      2:15 PM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save $2

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.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Plymouth to Cardiff. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Plymouth and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 15 buses from Plymouth to Cardiff, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Plymouth and Cardiff, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Plymouth to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 6 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 35m
Earliest Bus 5:25 AM
Latest Bus 3:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 6 Ø
Distance 87.2 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Plymouth to Cardiff

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave Plymouth for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/06/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/04
Monday 05/05
Tuesday 05/06
$31
Wednesday 05/07
$15
Thursday 05/08
$11
Friday 05/09
$28
Saturday 05/10
$44
Sunday 05/11
Monday 05/12
$17
Tuesday 05/13
$26
Wednesday 05/14
$19
Thursday 05/15
$28
Friday 05/16
$14
Saturday 05/17
$13
Sunday 05/18
$11
Monday 05/19
$28
Tuesday 05/20
Wednesday 05/21
$11
Thursday 05/22
Friday 05/23
$17
Saturday 05/24
$31
Sunday 05/25
$30
Monday 05/26
$17
Tuesday 05/27
Wednesday 05/28
$28
Thursday 05/29
$28
Friday 05/30
$13
Saturday 05/31

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, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Plymouth to Cardiff. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $31.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Plymouth to Cardiff, with $11. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $28.

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 buses 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

National Express

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

Cheapest Price $28
Fastest Bus 5h 35m
Earliest Bus 5:25 AM
Last Bus 3:30 PM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 5/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in Plymouth and Cardiff

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Plymouth and Cardiff.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Plymouth to Cardiff? Compare all modes of transports from Plymouth to Cardiff.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Plymouth to Cardiff

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $11 and takes 6h 5m to reach Cardiff. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $11 and $52. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cardiff.

On average, how many connections are available from Plymouth to Cardiff each day?

Every day, the Plymouth to Cardiff bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Plymouth to Cardiff take?

The fastest bus from Plymouth to Cardiff is offered by National Express and takes 5h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $33. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Plymouth to Cardiff?

The earliest bus arriving in Cardiff from Plymouth starts at 5:25 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Plymouth to Cardiff?

The latest bus trip departing from Plymouth for Cardiff starts at 3:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Plymouth Cardiff route?

When traveling by bus from Plymouth to Cardiff, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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: National Express and FlixBus.

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Plymouth Cardiff bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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
Economy

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

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