There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Exeter services by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2h 58m£18–73Bus
- Take the bus from Park Place to Public Transport Interchangebus 216
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Honiton Road P&Rbus Falc
3h 42m£19–49Drive 105.8 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Exeter servicescar 105.8 mi
1h 53m£26–37Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 19m£42–82
Cardiff to Exeter services by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Exeter services is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Exeter services is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Exeter services. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Honiton Road P&R via Public Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Exeter services. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Digby & Sowton via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Cardiff and Exeter services is 118 miles. The road distance is 106.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Exeter services without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 58m and costs £18 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Cardiff to Exeter services, including transfers.
Cardiff to Exeter services bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff to Exeter services train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Exeter services is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 58m and costs £18 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £50 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Exeter services, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Exeter services via Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, and Digby & Sowton in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Exeter services via Public Transport Interchange and Honiton Road P&R in around 3h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–42
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Park Place to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Honiton Road P&R
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Honiton Road P&R
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Honiton Road P&R
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Exeter services bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Public Transport Interchange station.
Cardiff to Exeter services train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Exeter services is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Cardiff to Exeter services.
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