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 £13 - £45 and takes 4h.

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 8m 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 Bus Station and Kingsway GR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

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

The distance between Exeter and Cardiff Bay (Water) is 115 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 22m and costs £22 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m 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 FlixBus, 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 22m and costs £22 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £45 and takes 4h.

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

Exeter to Cardiff Bay (Water) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus 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 8m to drive from Exeter to Cardiff Bay (Water).

Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay (Water)?

There are 1562+ 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 Temple MeadsPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 22m
£23–69
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus StationUk049 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
4h
£13–42
Drive 110.4 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Cardiff Bay (Water)110.4 mi
2h 8m
£28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 59m
£46–82

Exeter to Cardiff Bay (Water) by train and bus

240Weekly Services

2h 22mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 114.6 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to James Street via Bristol Temple Meads, Cardiff Central, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Prospect Place via Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Kingsway GR in around 4h.

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