The average train between Cardiff and Topsham takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Topsham. 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 Topsham. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Topsham at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Topsham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Topsham station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Cardiff to Topsham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Topsham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Cardiff to Topsham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Cardiff and Topsham is 90.6 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Topsham via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 2h 59m.