There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Cardiff Airport by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 304 bus
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
4h 11mDrive 117.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Cardiff Airportcar 117.5 mi
2h 17m£29–42Bus, line 304 bus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
4h 46mTrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 12m£66–156
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Cardiff Airport is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Cardiff Airport is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £29 - £45.
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 Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
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 Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Exeter and Cardiff Airport is 132 miles. The road distance is 118.2 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Cardiff Airport without a car is to train and line 304 bus which takes 4h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Exeter to Cardiff Airport, including transfers.
Exeter to Cardiff Airport bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Cardiff Airport train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Cardiff Airport is to bus and line 304 bus which takes 4h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Cardiff Airport, Wales?
You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Cardiff Airport via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Airport via Bristol Parkway, Cardiff Central, and Rhoose in around 4h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £60–75
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £80–120
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–85
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £19–24
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £26–40
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–65
- 1st Class
- £75–110
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £25–40
- 1st Class
- £30–45
- Phone
- +44 1792 57 22 55
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £21–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Cardiff Airport bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Exeter to Cardiff Airport train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Cardiff Airport is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Exeter to Cardiff Airport.
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