There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to North Devon by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
4h 1m£23–77Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
4h 25m£31–55Drive 124.9 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to North Devoncar 124.9 mi
2h 17m£31–45Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
4h 22m£50–75
Cardiff to North Devon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to North Devon is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to North Devon is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to North Devon station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to North Devon. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Cardiff and North Devon is 153 miles. The road distance is 125.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to North Devon without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 1m and costs £23 - £80.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Cardiff to North Devon, including transfers.
Cardiff to North Devon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to North Devon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to North Devon is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 1m and costs £23 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and North Devon, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Bus Station in around 4h 25m.
- 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
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–42
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £13–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to North Devon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Cardiff to North Devon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to North Devon is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Cardiff to North Devon.
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