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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€50
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€73
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h 53 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
2 h 3 m
Trains on Sep 19
28
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) will cost around €73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €50.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 28 trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Exeter St Davids (EXD), including 7 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 53 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 2 h 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
C42447 · W348437:00 PM2h33Cardiff Central (CDF)9:33 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)€501One-way1 transfer- V33804 · C422019:00 PM2h39Cardiff Central (CDF)11:39 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)€511One-way1 transfer
- C42277+
G011678:30 PM2h14Cardiff Central (CDF)10:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)€511One-way1 transfer - C42275+G011647:30 PM2h13Cardiff Central (CDF)9:43 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)€511One-way1 transfer
- C42438+G0113910:00 AM2h24Cardiff Central (CDF)12:24 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)€621One-way1 transfer
- W35168+G011297:18 AM1h53Cardiff Central (CDF)9:11 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)€771One-way1 transfer
- W34965 · W347786:30 AM2h01Cardiff Central (CDF)8:31 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)€771One-way1 transfer
- W35191+W298782:41 PM2h06Cardiff Central (CDF)4:47 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)€771One-way1 transfer
- C42439 · C4218810:58 AM2h08Cardiff Central (CDF)1:06 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)€771One-way1 transfer
- C42445+G011493:58 PM2h08Cardiff Central (CDF)6:06 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)€771One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, while a train costs an average of €67.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€67 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Exeter St Davids (EXD):
A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) costing on average €67.
Other travel options to Exeter St Davids (EXD) take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (2h 9m by train vs 2h 16m by car). Tickets start at around €67 compared to roughly €33 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Cardiff Central (CDF) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Central (CDF) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W35045+G01166 | On time 8:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h12 | 10:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
| W34965 · W34778 | 6:30 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h01 | 8:31 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| W35168+G01129 | 7:18 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h53 | 9:11 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| C42254+G01132 | 7:27 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h18 | 9:45 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| C42436 | 7:58 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h24 | 10:22 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42256+G01134 | 8:27 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h17 | 10:44 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| C42437 | 9:00 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h22 | 11:22 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42258+G01137 | 9:30 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h16 | 11:46 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| C42438+G01139 | 10:00 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h24 | 12:24 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| G01141+C42259 | Delayed 10:45 AM 10:30 AMCardiff Central (CDF) | 2h14 | 12:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| C42439 · C42188 | On time 10:58 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h08 | 1:06 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| C42439 | 10:58 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h33 | 1:31 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01146+C42261 | Delayed 11:45 AM 11:30 AMCardiff Central (CDF) | 2h16 | 1:46 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| C42262+W29867 | 12:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h14 | 2:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| C42442 | 1:00 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h23 | 3:23 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42264+W29872 | 1:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h16 | 3:46 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| C42443 | 2:00 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h31 | 4:31 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35191+W29878 | 2:41 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h06 | 4:47 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| C42444 | 2:59 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h32 | 5:31 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42267+W29885 | 3:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h15 | 5:45 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| C42445+G01149 | On time 3:58 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h08 | 6:06 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| C42269+G01151 | 4:27 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h17 | 6:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| C42271+G01156 | 5:27 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h17 | 7:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| Y41685 | 5:58 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h24 | 8:22 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42273+G01162 | 6:27 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h17 | 8:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| C42447 · W34843 | 7:00 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h33 | 9:33 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| C42275+G01164 | 7:30 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h13 | 9:43 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €38 but you can travel from only €14 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:18, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 54 miles (87 km) distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 54 miles (87 km) |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €38 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 6:18 AM |
Last train 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Railway trains will get you between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Exeter St Davids (EXD) from €14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Exeter St Davids (EXD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Most Cardiff Central (CDF) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trains use the Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff Central (CDF) and Exeter St Davids (EXD) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Getting to Exeter St Davids from Exeter city centre
Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter St Davids train station facilities and services
Exeter St Davids has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Davids.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Davids. ATMs are available at Exeter St Davids.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter St Davids.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter St Davids: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Exeter St Davids: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter St Davids: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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