What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter (Station) to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter (Station) to Cardiff is to bus which costs £19 - £40 and takes 2h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter (Station) to Cardiff?

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

Is there a direct bus between Exeter (Station) and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Sophia Gardens. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter (Station) and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from St James Park (Devon) and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Exeter (Station) to Cardiff?

The distance between Exeter (Station) and Cardiff is 116 miles. The road distance is 107 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter (Station) to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter (Station) to Cardiff without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 27m and costs £25 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Exeter (Station) to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Exeter (Station) to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter (Station) to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Exeter (Station) to Cardiff train from?

Exeter (Station) to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St James Park (Devon) station.

Train or bus from Exeter (Station) to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Exeter (Station) to Cardiff is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 27m and costs £25 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the Exeter (Station) to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter (Station) to Cardiff train arrive?

Exeter (Station) to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Exeter (Station) to Cardiff?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter (Station) to Cardiff?

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Exeter (Station) to Cardiff - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Exeter (Station) to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol ParkwayPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 27m
£25–63
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus StationUk049 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk940 / ...
3h 26m
£11–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia GardensCp5
2h 55m
£19–40
Drive 106.4 mi
1. Drive from Exeter (Station) to Cardiff106.4 mi
1h 55m
£27–39
Train
1. Take the train from St James Park (Devon) to Cardiff CentralExmouth - Cardiff Central
2h 49m
£60–120
Train #2
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 40m
£42–88

Exeter (Station) to Cardiff by bus

2Weekly Buses

2h 55mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 115.4 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Exeter (Station), England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Exeter (Station) to Cardiff Central via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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