There are 5 ways to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff by train, bus, rideshare, 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 27m£53–104Bus
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 14m£22–54Airport 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£53–105
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff is to bus which costs £21 - £55 and takes 4h 14m.
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 University RE via Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride and Public Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
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 train via Bristol which takes 3h 27m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff, including transfers.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride station.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 27m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £55 and takes 4h 14m.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Public Transport Interchange 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.
What companies run services between Exeter Airport (EXT), England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a bus from Exeter International Airport to Cardiff Central via St Davids Station, Exeter St Davids, and Bristol Parkway in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter International Airport to University RE via Honiton Road P&R, Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride, and Public Transport Interchange in around 4h 14m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- 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
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
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
- 08717 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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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Exeter-EXT to Cardiff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
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