What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Exeter is to bus via Bristol which costs £11 - £35 and takes 4h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Bay (Water) and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Prospect Place and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Kingsway GD and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Exeter?

The distance between Cardiff Bay (Water) and Exeter is 115 miles. The road distance is 111.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Exeter without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 33m and costs £18 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Exeter?

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Bay (Water) to Exeter bus from?

Cardiff Bay (Water) to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Exeter?

The best way to get from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Exeter is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 33m and costs £18 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £11 - £35 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Cardiff Bay (Water) to Exeter bus arrive?

Cardiff Bay (Water) to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Bay (Water) to Exeter is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1357+ hotels available in Exeter.

Cardiff Bay (Water) to Exeter - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Bristol
best
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 DavidsSheffield - Plymouth / ...
2h 33m
£19–77
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde StreetUkn49 / ...
4h 6m
£12–33
Drive 111 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Bay (Water) to Exeter111 mi
2h 8m
£28–41
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St DavidsCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 59m
£42–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde StreetCp5
4h 22m
£23–50

Cardiff Bay (Water) to Exeter by bus and train

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2h 33mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 114.2 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Cardiff Bay (Water), Wales and Exeter, England?

You can take a bus from The Flourish to Exeter St Davids via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1, Cardiff Central, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Prospect Place to Bampfylde Street via Lower St Mary Street NB, Kingsway GD, and Bus Station in around 4h 6m.

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