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Which bus from Cardiff to Plymouth is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Cardiff to Plymouth. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus or National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£13
tomorrow
£16
Sunday
£13
Monday
£12
Tuesday
£8
Wednesday
£11
Thursday
£8

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 30m 00:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 06:15 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £13
FlixBus 6h 15m 03:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 10:00 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £13
FlixBus 7h 35m 06:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 14:20 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £13
National Express 5h 55m 16:30 Cardiff Coach Station 22:25 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £24
National Express 7h 40m 20:15 Cardiff Coach Station 03:55 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £24

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 15m 03:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 10:00 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £16
FlixBus 5h 40m 16:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 22:25 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £16
FlixBus 6h 40m 23:35 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 06:15 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £16
National Express 7h 40m 20:15 Cardiff Coach Station 03:55 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £26
National Express 5h 25m 08:40 Cardiff Coach Station 14:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £29

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 30m 00:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 06:15 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £13
FlixBus 6h 15m 03:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 10:00 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £13
FlixBus 5h 35m 08:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 14:20 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £13
National Express 5h 30m 16:40 Cardiff Coach Station 22:10 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £22
National Express 7h 40m 20:15 Cardiff Coach Station 03:55 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £24

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 30m 00:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 06:15 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £12
FlixBus 6h 15m 03:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 10:00 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £12
FlixBus 7h 35m 06:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 14:20 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 7h 40m 20:15 Cardiff Coach Station 03:55 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £24
National Express 8h 30m 12:35 Cardiff Coach Station 21:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £26

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 30m 00:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 06:15 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £8
FlixBus 7h 35m 06:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 14:20 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £8
FlixBus 6h 25m 16:00 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 22:25 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £8
National Express 7h 40m 20:15 Cardiff Coach Station 03:55 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £17
National Express 7h 0m 12:35 Cardiff Coach Station 19:35 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £24

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 30m 00:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 06:15 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £11
FlixBus 6h 40m 23:35 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 06:15 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £11
FlixBus 6h 25m 16:00 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 22:25 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 7h 40m 20:15 Cardiff Coach Station 03:55 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 7h 0m 12:35 Cardiff Coach Station 19:35 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £26

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 15m 03:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 10:00 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £8
FlixBus 6h 55m 10:40 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 17:35 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £8
FlixBus 5h 30m 00:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 06:15 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £9
National Express 7h 40m 20:15 Cardiff Coach Station 03:55 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 5h 35m 08:30 Cardiff Coach Station 14:05 Plymouth Coach Station  Economy £30

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cardiff to Plymouth is £8 on 09/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Cardiff and Plymouth?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Cardiff to Plymouth. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily coaches from Cardiff to Plymouth. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Cardiff and Plymouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 24 coaches from Cardiff to Plymouth, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Plymouth, with 12 offers.

All facts for Cardiff to Plymouth bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and National Express that travel daily 10 times by bus from Cardiff to Plymouth in one click. Book your Cardiff to Plymouth bus ticket starting from £8!

Cheapest Bus £8
Fastest Bus 5h 20m
Earliest Coach 00:45
Latest Coach 23:35
Daily Bus Connections 10 Ø
Distance 140.3 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cardiff to Plymouth?

Every day, 10 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cardiff for Plymouth. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 01/12
Tuesday 02/12
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 04/12
Friday 05/12
£24
Saturday 06/12
£16
Sunday 07/12
£13
Monday 08/12
£12
Tuesday 09/12
£8
Wednesday 10/12
£21
Thursday 11/12
£21
Friday 12/12
£26
Saturday 13/12
Sunday 14/12
£11
Monday 15/12
£10
Tuesday 16/12
£21
Wednesday 17/12
£21
Thursday 18/12
Friday 19/12
£28
Saturday 20/12
£28
Sunday 21/12
Monday 22/12
£38
Tuesday 23/12
Wednesday 24/12
£13
Thursday 25/12
£13
Friday 26/12
Saturday 27/12
£37
Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Plymouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Plymouth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £8, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cardiff to Plymouth. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £16.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Plymouth, with £8. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £8.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Plymouth

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Cardiff to Plymouth in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Cardiff to Plymouth, 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 Cardiff to Plymouth are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Cardiff to Plymouth?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Cardiff to Plymouth timetable.

FlixBus from Cardiff to Plymouth

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £8
Fastest Coach 5h 20m
Earliest Coach 00:45
Last Coach 23:35
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 01/12/2025

National Express from Cardiff to Plymouth

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £17
Fastest Coach 5h 25m
Earliest Coach 08:30
Last Coach 20:15
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 03/12/2025
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Plymouth

Here is a map with all coach stations in Cardiff and Plymouth. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

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 Cardiff to Plymouth? Compare all modes of transports from Cardiff to Plymouth.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Cardiff to Plymouth

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Cardiff to Plymouth. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Cardiff to Plymouth bus

How much does a Cardiff Plymouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cardiff Plymouth bus trip is available from £8 and takes 5h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £8 to £38. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Plymouth.

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

Each day, the bus route from Cardiff to Plymouth is offered by roughly 10 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Plymouth from Cardiff take?

The quickest coach from Cardiff to Plymouth is provided by FlixBus and takes 5h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £18. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Plymouth?

The earliest bus to Plymouth departs from Cardiff at 00:45. 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 Cardiff to Plymouth?

The latest bus to Plymouth departs from Cardiff at 23:35. 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 Cardiff Plymouth route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Plymouth?

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

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

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 bus for the Cardiff Plymouth 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 Cardiff Plymouth 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 Cardiff to Plymouth on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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