The average train between Cardiff and Exmouth Junction takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Exmouth Junction. 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 hourly between Cardiff and Exmouth Junction. 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 Exmouth Junction at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Exmouth Junction? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Exmouth Junction. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Exmouth Junction station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Cardiff to Exmouth Junction train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Exmouth Junction train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Cardiff to Exmouth Junction train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Cardiff and Exmouth Junction is 86.2 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Exmouth Junction via Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, and Polsloe Bridge in around 3h 4m.