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Cardiff to Exeter services trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Exeter services takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. 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.

3h 14m
Duration
118 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
  2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 3m
£48–100

Cardiff to Exeter services train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Exeter services. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Exeter services at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 117.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

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

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