There are 5 ways to get from Exeter Central 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 / ...
2h 22m£51–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
3h 8m£20–50Drive 107.3 mi
- Drive from Exeter Central to Cardiffcar 107.3 mi
2h£27–39Train
- Take the train from Exeter Central to Cardiff Centraltrain Exmouth - Cardiff Central
2h 39m£50–95Train #2
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 44m£50–95
Exeter Central to Cardiff by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter Central to Cardiff is to bus which costs £20 - £50 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter Central to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h and costs £26 - £40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Sophia Gardens. Services depart once a week, and operate Tuesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter Central and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Exeter Central and Cardiff is 116 miles. The road distance is 108 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter Central to Cardiff without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 22m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Exeter Central to Cardiff, including transfers.
Exeter Central to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter Central to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter Central to Cardiff is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 22m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Exeter Central, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Exeter Central to Cardiff Central via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardens once a week. Tickets cost £20–50 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
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/
- 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
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter Central to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- 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
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter Central to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff is 1h behind Exeter Central. It is currently 7:32 PM in Exeter Central and 6:32 PM in Cardiff.
Exeter Central to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter Central to Cardiff is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Exeter Central to Cardiff.
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