There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Cardiff University by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol ParkwayPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 15m£25–63Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus StationUk049 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk940 / ...
3h 45m£11–41Drive 106.6 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Cardiff University106.6 mi
1h 56m£27–39Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 38m£40–85
Exeter to Cardiff University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Cardiff University is to bus which costs £11 - £45 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Cardiff University is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Cardiff University. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Kingsway GD via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Exeter and Cardiff University is 115 miles. The road distance is 107.2 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Cardiff University without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 15m and costs £25 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Exeter to Cardiff University, including transfers.
Exeter to Cardiff University bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Cardiff University train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Cardiff University is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 15m and costs £25 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £45 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Cardiff University, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff University via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Cardiff University via Bus Station and Kingsway GD in around 3h 45m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £9–21
- 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 Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Cardiff University bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.
Exeter to Cardiff University train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Cardiff University is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Exeter to Cardiff University.
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