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

today

$19

tomorrow

$18

Sunday

$31

Monday

$19

Tuesday

$20

Wednesday

Thursday

$27

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 40m	3:10 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	9:50 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 3:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
FlixBus	5h 40m	6:10 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	11:50 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 6:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
FlixBus	6h 50m	11:25 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	6:15 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 11:25:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	7h 40m	8:15 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	3:55 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 8:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	5h 45m	10:40 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	4:25 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 10:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 4:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 35m	1:40 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	6:15 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 1:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	5h 0m	12:40 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	5:40 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 12:40:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
FlixBus	5h 30m	8:55 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	2:25 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 8:55:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 2:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
National Express	5h 25m	10:40 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	4:05 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 10:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	5h 25m	8:40 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	2:05 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 8:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 25m	8:40 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	2:05 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 8:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	5h 25m	10:40 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	4:05 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 10:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	7h 40m	8:15 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	3:55 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 8:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	8h 0m	12:35 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	8:35 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 12:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Plymouth via Bristol Airport, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  5h 20m
  
  0
  
  4:30 AM
  
  Cardiff
  University
  
  5:45 AM
  
  Bristol Airport
  Bristol Airport
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 4:30:00 AM to Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 5m
  
  0
  
  6:45 AM
  
  Bristol Airport
  Bristol Airport
  
  9:50 AM
  
  Plymouth
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bristol Airport, Bristol Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 6:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Travel Time is 0h 5m shorter, and you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 40m	8:15 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	3:55 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 8:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	5h 25m	10:40 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	4:05 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 10:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	5h 35m	8:30 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	2:05 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 8:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	8h 30m	12:35 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	9:05 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 12:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 40m	8:15 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	3:55 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 8:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	7h 0m	12:35 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	7:35 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 12:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	5h 35m	8:30 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	2:05 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 8:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	5h 25m	10:40 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	4:05 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 10:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 40m	8:15 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	3:55 AM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 8:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	5h 25m	10:40 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	4:05 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 10:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
National Express	7h 0m	12:35 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	7:35 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 12:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	5h 35m	8:30 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	2:05 PM	Plymouth	Coach Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 8:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cardiff to Plymouth is $17 on 7/20/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Plymouth

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Cardiff to Plymouth. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Cardiff and Plymouth.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 14 buses from Cardiff to Plymouth, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Plymouth, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cardiff to Plymouth

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Plymouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Plymouth starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus	$17
Fastest Bus	4h 35m
Earliest Bus	3:10 AM
Latest Bus	8:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	87.2 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cardiff to Plymouth

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cardiff for Plymouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$19

Saturday 07/25

$27

Sunday 07/26

$31

Monday 07/27

$19

Tuesday 07/28

$19

Wednesday 07/29

$24

Thursday 07/30

$27

Friday 07/31

$29

Saturday 08/01

$27

Sunday 08/02

$19

Monday 08/03

$20

Tuesday 08/04

$31

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$31

Friday 08/07

$29

Saturday 08/08

$29

Sunday 08/09

$27

Monday 08/10

$31

Tuesday 08/11

$24

Wednesday 08/12

$21

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

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 $17, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cardiff to Plymouth. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $27.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Plymouth, with $17. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $19.

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 a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

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 bus 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 buses from Cardiff to Plymouth are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Plymouth

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

University

Park Place 50

Kingsway Bus Stop

North Rd

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Coach Station

Armada Way 165

Marsh Mills

Plymouth Road 300

Port

University

Drake Circus 40

Bus Station Bretonside

Breton Side 4

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Plymouth

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

FAQs about the Cardiff to Plymouth bus

How much does a Cardiff Plymouth bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 4h 35m to reach Plymouth. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $41. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Plymouth.

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

Every day, the Cardiff to Plymouth bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Cardiff to Plymouth is offered by FlixBus and takes 4h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $18. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Plymouth?

The earliest bus arriving in Plymouth from Cardiff starts at 3:10 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 Cardiff to Plymouth?

The latest bus trip departing from Cardiff for Plymouth starts at 8:15 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 Cardiff Plymouth route?

When traveling by bus from Cardiff to Plymouth, 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 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: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Cardiff to Plymouth 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 Cardiff Plymouth 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 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 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 Cardiff to Plymouth on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cardiff and to Plymouth

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