The average train between Cardiff and Exeter takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Exeter at 11:31 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Exeter station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 28m.
Cardiff to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Cardiff to Exeter train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cardiff and Exeter is 87.5 km. The road distance is 183 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 32m.
