There are 4 ways to get from Exeter services to Cardiff by train, bus, 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.
Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol ParkwayPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 6m£28–67Drive 104.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter services to Cardiff104.8 mi
1h 51m£26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride to Public Transport InterchangeFal
- Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk910
3h 48m£27–53Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 55m£44–84
Exeter services to Cardiff by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter services to Cardiff is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter services to Cardiff is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter services to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride and arriving at Kingsway GD via Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter services to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Digby & Sowton and arriving at Cardiff Central via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Exeter services and Cardiff is 120 miles. The road distance is 105.4 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter services to Cardiff without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 6m and costs £28 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Exeter services to Cardiff, including transfers.
Exeter services to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride station.
Exeter services to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter services to Cardiff is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 6m and costs £28 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Exeter services, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Exeter services to Cardiff Central via Digby & Sowton, Exeter St Davids, and Bristol Parkway in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Exeter services to Kingsway GD via Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride, Public Transport Interchange, and Airport Bus Station in around 3h 48m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- 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 17m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Bus from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- £20–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Airport Bus Station to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Airport Bus Station to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter services to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Public Transport Interchange station.
Exeter services to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter services to Cardiff is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Exeter services to Cardiff.
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