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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Cardiff Bay is to bus which costs £21 - £55 and takes 3h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Cardiff Bay is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Cardiff Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Millennium Centre via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Cardiff Bay?

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 Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Exeter to Cardiff Bay?

The distance between Exeter and Cardiff Bay is 115 miles. The road distance is 108 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Cardiff Bay without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 9m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Exeter to Cardiff Bay, including transfers.

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

Exeter to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

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

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Cardiff Bay?

The best way to get from Exeter to Cardiff Bay is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 9m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £55 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Exeter to Cardiff Bay bus arrive?

Exeter to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Exeter to Cardiff Bay train arrive?

Exeter to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Cardiff Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Cardiff Bay is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Exeter to Cardiff Bay.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Cardiff Bay?

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Exeter to Cardiff Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 9m
£51–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
3h 32m
£22–52
Drive 107.3 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Cardiff Baycar 107.3 mi
1h 58m
£27–39
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 50m
£52–97

Exeter to Cardiff Bay by train

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Cardiff Bay.

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Distance: 114.2 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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 Parkway in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardens once a week. Tickets cost £20–50 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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