What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Cathays?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Cathays is to bus which costs £21 - £50 and takes 3h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Cathays?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Cathays is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Cathays?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Cathays. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at North Road Clinic via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Exeter to Cathays?

The distance between Exeter and Cathays is 116 miles. The road distance is 107 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Cathays without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Cathays without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 17m and costs £22 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Cathays?

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Exeter to Cathays, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Cathays bus from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Cathays?

The best way to get from Exeter to Cathays is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 17m and costs £22 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £50 and takes 3h 34m.

Where does the Exeter to Cathays bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Cathays?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Cathays is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Exeter to Cathays.

Where can I stay near Cathays?

There are 1515+ hotels available in Cathays.

Exeter to Cathays - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Cathays 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
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 17m
£23–67
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus StationUk049 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
3h 35m
£12–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia GardensCp5
3h 34m
£22–46
Drive 106.3 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Cathays106.3 mi
1h 55m
£27–39
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 42m
£46–82

Exeter to Cathays by train and bus

240Weekly Services

2h 17mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 115.4 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Cathays, Wales?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to North Road Clinic via Bristol Temple Meads, Cardiff Central, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5 in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £19–45 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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