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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Exeter St David's | Cardiff Central | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Exeter St David's | Cardiff Central | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Exeter St David's | Cardiff Central | No tags | ||||
| Train | Exeter St David's | Cardiff Central | No tags | ||||
| Train | Exeter St David's | Cardiff Central | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Exeter to Cardiff
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Exeter and Cardiff?
Exeter
- A
Polsloe Bridge
Polsloe Bridge, Exeter EX1 2SA, UK - B
Newcourt
Newcourt, Exeter EX2 7AS, UK
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Exeter to Cardiff by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Exeter to Cardiff?
The cheapest train tickets from Exeter to Cardiff start from £39. The average price for this train route is around £70. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Exeter to Cardiff?
The average train journey time from Exeter to Cardiff is 2h 24m, covering a distance of 54 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 58m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the Exeter to Cardiff route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Exeter to Cardiff?
The earliest train from Exeter to Cardiff departs at 07:44. And the latest train departs at 20:52.
Which is the best train operator from Exeter to Cardiff?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Exeter to Cardiff?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Exeter to Cardiff?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Exeter to Cardiff?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Exeter to Cardiff was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £49To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Exeter to Cardiff as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £49 to £102 for a train ticket from Exeter to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £49, which is on 2025-12-13.
