What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff Bay is to bus which costs £24 - £60 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff Bay?

The fastest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff Bay is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Cardiff Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from Exeter International Airport and arriving at Millennium Centre via Bampfylde Street, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff Bay?

The distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Cardiff Bay is 121 miles. The road distance is 107.2 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff Bay without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 20m and costs £50 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff Bay?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff Bay bus from?

Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Train or bus from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff Bay?

The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff Bay is to bus which takes 5h and costs £24 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff Bay bus arrive?

Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Can I drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff Bay is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff Bay.

Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay?

There are 1670+ hotels available in Cardiff Bay.

Can I share a ride from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff Bay?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Cardiff Bay. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff Bay - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff Bay by bus, train, rideshare, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Exeter International Airport to St Davids Stationbus 58A / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
3h 20m
£52–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
5h
£24–57
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Exeter-EXT to Cardiff Bayrideshare 106.6 mi
1h 55m
Drive 106.6 mi
1. Drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff Baycar 106.6 mi
1h 55m
£27–38
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 17m
£54–103

Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff Bay by bus and train

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3h 20mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Cardiff Bay.

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Distance: 120.6 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Exeter Airport (EXT), England and Cardiff Bay, Wales?

National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardens once a week. Tickets cost £20–50 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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