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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport to Exeter is to line 304 bus and bus which costs £24 - £60 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Airport and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Airport to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Airport and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Airport to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Rhoose and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Cardiff Airport to Exeter?

The distance between Cardiff Airport and Exeter is 127 miles. The road distance is 118.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Cardiff Airport to Exeter, including transfers.

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

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff Airport to Exeter train from?

Cardiff Airport to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Rhoose station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Airport to Exeter?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can line 304 bus and bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Cardiff Airport to Exeter bus arrive?

Cardiff Airport to Exeter bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 station.

Where does the Cardiff Airport to Exeter train arrive?

Cardiff Airport to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Airport to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Airport to Exeter is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Cardiff Airport to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1451+ hotels available in Exeter.

Cardiff Airport to Exeter - 4 ways to travel via train, line 304 bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Airport to Exeter by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rhoose to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3h 46m
£50–108
Line 304 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
5h 23m
£24–56
Drive 117.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Airport to Exetercar 117.9 mi
2h 19m
£30–43
Line 304 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 55m
£53–98

Cardiff Airport to Exeter by bus

1Weekly Buses

5h 23mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff Airport to Exeter.

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Distance: 126.6 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cardiff Airport to Exeter St Davids via Rhoose, Cardiff Central, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Bampfylde Street via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, and Sophia Gardens in around 5h 23m.

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