Train Cardiff to Exeter from £74 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Exeter takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is an hourly train service 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.

2h 34m
Duration: 113 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 13m

£47–96

Cardiff to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Exeter at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:00 PM → 4:21 PM
2h 21m • 1 change
2:30 PM → 4:43 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 5:46 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
3:59 PM → 6:09 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:28 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:28 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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