The average train between Exeter (Station) and Cardiff takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter (Station) to Cardiff. 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 Exeter (Station) and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter (Station) is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Exeter (Station) to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Exeter (Station) station and arriving at Cardiff station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Exeter (Station) to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter (Station) to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Exeter (Station) to Cardiff train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Exeter (Station) and Cardiff is 87.1 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a vehicle from Exeter (Station) to Cardiff Central via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 24m.
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