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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to bus which costs £24 - £35 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Cardiff Bay (Water)?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Cardiff Bay (Water). However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Prospect Place via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Exeter to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

The distance between Exeter and Cardiff Bay (Water) is 116 miles. The road distance is 111 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Cardiff Bay (Water) without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 34m and costs £60 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Exeter to Cardiff Bay (Water), including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

The best way to get from Exeter to Cardiff Bay (Water) is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 34m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Exeter to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Cardiff Bay (Water)?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Cardiff Bay (Water) is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Exeter to Cardiff Bay (Water).

Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay (Water)?

There are 1636+ hotels available in Cardiff Bay (Water).

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

There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Cardiff Bay (Water) 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 34m
£64–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
3h 35m
£24–34
Drive 110.4 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Cardiff Bay (Water)car 110.4 mi
2h 10m
£28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
3h
£63–113

Exeter to Cardiff Bay (Water) by train and bus

126Weekly Services

2h 34mAverage Duration

£64Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Cardiff Bay (Water).

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Distance: 115.7 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Cardiff Bay (Water), Wales?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Mount Stuart Square via Bristol Parkway, Cardiff Central, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £21–29 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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