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Cardiff to Exeter services trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Exeter services takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Exeter services. 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 45m
Duration
119 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 28m
£51–102

Cardiff to Exeter services train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Exeter services. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Exeter services at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 118.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Exeter services, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Exeter services via Bristol Parkway, Exeter St Davids, and Digby & Sowton in around 3h 28m.

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