There are 3 ways to get from Exeter to Cardiff Bay by train 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 5m£21–67Drive 107.3 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Cardiff Bay107.3 mi
1h 57m£27–39Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 45m£45–81
Exeter to Cardiff Bay by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Cardiff Bay is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Cardiff Bay is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Cardiff Central via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Exeter and Cardiff Bay is 114 miles. The road distance is 108 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Cardiff Bay without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 5m and costs £20 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Exeter to Cardiff Bay, including transfers.
Exeter to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Cardiff Bay is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Exeter to Cardiff Bay.
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What companies run services between Exeter, England and Cardiff Bay, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central via Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 5m.
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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
- £8–26
- 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 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–41
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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/
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