What is the cheapest way to get from Cardigan to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Cardigan to Exeter is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardigan to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Cardigan to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Cardigan and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardigan to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Ship Inn and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Synod Inn, Sarn Odeon and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

How far is it from Cardigan to Exeter?

The distance between Cardigan and Exeter is 228 miles. The road distance is 198.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cardigan to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Cardigan to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £95 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Cardigan to Exeter?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Cardigan to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardigan to Exeter bus from?

Cardigan to Exeter bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Synod Inn station.

Train or bus from Cardigan to Exeter?

The best way to get from Cardigan to Exeter is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 14m.

Where does the Cardigan to Exeter bus arrive?

Cardigan to Exeter bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Can I drive from Cardigan to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardigan to Exeter is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Cardigan to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1354+ hotels available in Exeter.

Cardigan to Exeter - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardigan 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
best
1. Take the train from Whitland 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
5h 20m
£97–189
Drive 197.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardigan to Exetercar 197.5 mi
3h 38m
£49–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Synod Inn to Sarn Odeonbus T1c
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus
9h 14m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen stationbus 460
2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 9m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardigan to Exeter.

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Distance: 226.5 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Cardigan, Wales and Exeter, England?

You can take a vehicle from Cardigan to Exeter St Davids via Whitland, Cardiff Central, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ship Inn to Bampfylde Street via Synod Inn, Sarn Odeon, and Bus Station in around 9h 14m.

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