What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Cardiff Airport?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Cardiff Airport is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Cardiff Airport?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Cardiff Airport is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Cardiff Airport?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Cardiff Airport. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Cardiff Airport via Bus Station, Kingsway GR and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Cardiff Airport?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Cardiff Airport. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Rhoose via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Exeter to Cardiff Airport?

The distance between Exeter and Cardiff Airport is 127 miles. The road distance is 118.2 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Cardiff Airport without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Cardiff Airport without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs £25 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Cardiff Airport?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Exeter to Cardiff Airport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Cardiff Airport bus from?

Exeter to Cardiff Airport bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Cardiff Airport train from?

Exeter to Cardiff Airport train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Cardiff Airport?

The best way to get from Exeter to Cardiff Airport is to train which takes 4h and costs £25 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 304 bus, which costs and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Exeter to Cardiff Airport bus arrive?

Exeter to Cardiff Airport bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Cardiff Airport train arrive?

Exeter to Cardiff Airport train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Cardiff Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Cardiff Airport is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Exeter to Cardiff Airport.

Where can I stay near Cardiff Airport?

There are 1380+ hotels available in Cardiff Airport.

Exeter to Cardiff Airport - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 304 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Cardiff Airport by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Rhoose
4h
£26–71
Bus, line 304 bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport304
5h 11m
Drive 117.5 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Cardiff Airport117.5 mi
2h 16m
£30–43
Train, line 304 bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport304
4h 4m

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Distance: 126.7 mi
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Cardiff Airport, Wales?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Airport via Bristol Temple Meads, Cardiff Central, and Rhoose in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Cardiff Airport via Bus Station, Kingsway GD, Kingsway GR, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 5h 11m.

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