Train Exeter to Cardiff from £73 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Cardiff takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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.

2h 12m
Duration: 114 mi
Distance: £73
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 18m

£50–94

Exeter to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

12:27 PM → 2:37 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 3:36 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
2:27 PM → 4:37 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 6:06 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:25 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:25 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:25 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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