What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Kingsway GD and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter?

The distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Exeter is 128 miles. The road distance is 118.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £18 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter bus from?

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Cardiff Airport station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £18 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 304 bus and bus via Bristol, which costs and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter bus arrive?

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Customhouse Street JW station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1353+ hotels available in Exeter.

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 304 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple MeadsCardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St DavidsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 34m
£19–76
Line 304 bus, bus via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Customhouse Street JW304
2. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
5h 1m
Drive 118.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter118.2 mi
2h 17m
£30–43
Line 304 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1304
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St DavidsCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 56m
Line 304 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1304
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde StreetCp5
5h 19m

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter by bus and train

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3h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 127.1 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Exeter, England?

You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Exeter St Davids via Barry Hotel, Barry, Cardiff Central, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Bampfylde Street via Customhouse Street JW, Kingsway GD, and Bus Station in around 5h 1m.

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