The average train between Topsham and Cardiff takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Topsham 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 Topsham and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Topsham is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Topsham to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Topsham station and arriving at Cardiff station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Topsham to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Topsham to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Topsham to Cardiff train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Topsham and Cardiff is 90.6 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Topsham to Cardiff Central via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 36m.