There are 4 ways to get from Exeter services to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple MeadsPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 53m£24–74Bus
- Take the bus from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride to Public Transport InterchangeFal
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to University RE216
4h 3m£29–51Drive 104.8 mi
- Drive from Exeter services to Cardiff104.8 mi
1h 51m£27–38Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 55m£44–85
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 £26 - £40 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter services to Cardiff is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £26 - £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 University RE via Public Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
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 Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Exeter services and Cardiff is 118 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 2h 53m and costs £24 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h 53m 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 2h 53m and costs £24 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 4h 3m.
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 Temple Meads in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Exeter services to University RE via Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride and Public Transport Interchange in around 4h 3m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- 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 Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–42
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–24
- 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
- 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
- £20–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to University RE
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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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 Temple Meads 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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