There are 4 ways to get from Devon to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 41m£50–114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to University REbus 216
4h 59m£24–58Drive 113.4 mi
- Drive from Devon to Cardiffcar 113.4 mi
2h 17m£29–41Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 50m£55–109
Devon to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Devon to Cardiff is to bus which costs £24 - £60 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Devon to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Devon to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Coach House and arriving at University RE via Cheeke Street, Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride and Public Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Devon to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Yeoford and arriving at Cardiff Central via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Devon and Cardiff is 124 miles. The road distance is 114 miles.
The best way to get from Devon to Cardiff without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 41m and costs £45 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Devon to Cardiff, including transfers.
Devon to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride station.
Devon to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Devon to Cardiff is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 41m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Devon, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Yeoford to Cardiff Central via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach House to University RE via Cheeke Street, Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride, and Public Transport Interchange in around 4h 59m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Bus from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to University RE
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Devon to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Public Transport Interchange station.
Devon to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Devon to Cardiff is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Devon to Cardiff.
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