There are 5 ways to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Exeter International Airport to Clifton Placebus 58A / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
3h 14m£43–94Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk045 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
5h 48m£18–36Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Exeter (EXT) to Cardiff105.8 mi
1h 54mDrive 105.8 mi
- Drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiffcar 105.8 mi
1h 54m£27–38Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 58m£47–93
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff is to bus which costs £18 - £40 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Exeter International Airport and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Clifton Place, Exeter and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Cardiff Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Cardiff is 121 miles. The road distance is 106.4 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff, including transfers.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Exeter Airport (EXT), England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a bus from Exeter International Airport to Sophia Gardens via Clifton Place, Cheeke Street, Exeter, and Bus Station in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Cross Country
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Bus from Exeter International Airport to Clifton Place
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Exeter (EXT) to Cardiff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff.
There are 1750+ hotels available in Cardiff.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Cardiff. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.