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 Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 14m£67–170Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
4h 31m£23–32Drive 113.4 mi
- Drive from Devon to Cardiffcar 113.4 mi
2h 17m£28–40Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 51m£68–135
Devon to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Devon to Cardiff is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Devon to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Devon to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Coach House and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bampfylde Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
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 Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Devon and Cardiff is 125 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 3h 14m and costs £65 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Devon to Cardiff, including transfers.
Devon to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street 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 3h 14m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 4h 31m.
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 Parkway in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardens once a week. Tickets cost £21–29 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–65
- 1st Class
- £75–110
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £25–40
- 1st Class
- £30–45
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–85
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £19–24
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £26–40
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £60–75
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £80–120
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £21–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Devon to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Devon to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway 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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