There are 5 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 MeadsPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 45m£24–76Bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus StationUkn49 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
4h 3m£14–44Drive 113.4 mi
- Drive from Devon to Cardiff113.4 mi
2h 16m£29–41Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 49m£44–85Bus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia GardensCp5
4h 31m£22–53
Devon to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Devon to Cardiff is to bus which costs £21 - £55 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Devon to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 16m 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 Kingsway GD via Bampfylde Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
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 45m.
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 45m and costs £24 - £80.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Devon to Cardiff, including transfers.
Devon to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 2h 45m and costs £24 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £13 - £45 and takes 4h 3m.
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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach House to Kingsway GD via Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Bus Station in around 4h 3m.
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Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- 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
- £8–20
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–42
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Devon to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus 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 16m to drive from Devon to Cardiff.
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