The average train between Exeter and Cardiff City Stadium takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Cardiff City Stadium. 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 and Cardiff City Stadium. 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 City Stadium at 5:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Cardiff City Stadium. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Cardiff City Stadium station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Exeter to Cardiff City Stadium train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Cardiff City Stadium train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Exeter to Cardiff City Stadium train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Exeter and Cardiff City Stadium is 86.3 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff City Stadium via Bristol Parkway, Cardiff Central, and Ninian Park in around 2h 53m.