The average train between Cardiff and Exmouth takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Exmouth. 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 Exmouth. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Exmouth at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Exmouth. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Exmouth station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Cardiff to Exmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Exmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Cardiff to Exmouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cardiff and Exmouth is 97.2 km. The road distance is 201 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–100 and the journey takes 2h 32m.