Cardiff to Exeter train

Tue, Nov 12
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Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Exeter

Showing times and prices for Nov 12

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Cross Country
G44610
08:37AM2h07
Cardiff Central (CDF)
10:44AMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$361One-way
1 transfer
Cross Country
G44610
08:37AM2h17
Cardiff Central (CDF)
10:54AMExeter Central (EXC)
$431One-way
2 transfers
Cross Country
G44517
10:30AM3h01
Cardiff Central (CDF)
01:31PMExeter St Thomas (EXT)
$531One-way
2 transfers
Cross Country
G44522
09:28AM3h04
Cardiff Central (CDF)
12:32PMExeter St Thomas (EXT)
$531One-way
2 transfers
Cross Country
G44535
07:28AM2h18
Cardiff Central (CDF)
09:46AMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$681One-way
1 transfer

Cardiff to Exeter train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 12
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Cross Country
G44535
07:28AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h28 09:56AM Exeter Central (EXC)3 transfers
Cross Country
G44535
07:28AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h18 09:46AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)1 transfer
Cross Country
G44535
07:28AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h18 09:46AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 transfers
Cross Country
G44535
07:28AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h28 09:56AM Exeter Central (EXC)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G45096
07:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h46 10:45AM Exeter Central (EXC)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G45096
07:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h33 10:32AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G45096
07:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h08 10:07AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
G45096
07:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h24 10:23AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
G45096
07:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h46 10:45AM Exeter Central (EXC)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G45096
07:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h19 10:18AM Exeter Central (EXC)3 transfers
Great Western Railway
G45096
07:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h19 10:18AM Exeter Central (EXC)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G45096
07:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h33 10:32AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
G45096
07:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h24 10:23AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
G45096
07:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h33 10:32AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G45096
07:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h08 10:07AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G45096
07:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h24 10:23AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western Railway
G45096
07:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h46 10:45AM Exeter Central (EXC)1 transfer
Cross Country
G44610
08:37AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h17 10:54AM Exeter Central (EXC)3 transfers
Cross Country
G44610
08:37AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h17 10:54AM Exeter Central (EXC)2 transfers
Cross Country
G44610
08:37AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h07 10:44AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
G45073
08:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h24 11:23AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
G45073
08:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h15 11:14AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G45073
08:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h33 11:32AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
G45073
08:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h33 11:32AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G45073
08:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h28 11:27AM Exeter Central (EXC)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G45073
08:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h46 11:45AM Exeter Central (EXC)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G45073
08:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h28 11:27AM Exeter Central (EXC)3 transfers
Great Western Railway
G45073
08:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h24 11:23AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western Railway
G45073
08:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h46 11:45AM Exeter Central (EXC)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
G45073
08:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h15 11:14AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
G45073
08:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h33 11:32AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G45073
08:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h24 11:23AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)1 transfer
Great Western Railway
G45073
08:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h46 11:45AM Exeter Central (EXC)2 transfers
Cross Country
G44522
09:28AM Cardiff Central (CDF)3h04 12:32PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)3 transfers
Cross Country
G44522
09:28AM Cardiff Central (CDF)3h04 12:32PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G45065
09:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h33 12:32PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)2 transfers
Cross Country
G44517
10:30AM Cardiff Central (CDF)3h01 01:31PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)2 transfers
Cross Country
G44517
10:30AM Cardiff Central (CDF)3h01 01:31PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)3 transfers
Great Western Railway
G45094
10:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h32 01:31PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G45094
10:59AM Cardiff Central (CDF)2h32 01:31PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)3 transfers

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Fastest train times from Cardiff to Exeter

Showing times and prices for Nov 12

Fastest Journey

2 h 7 m

Average

2 h 30 m

Trains per day

40

Distance

88 km

Of the 40 trains that leave Cardiff for Exeter every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Cross Country
G44610
08:37AM2h07
Cardiff Central (CDF)
10:44AMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$361One-way
1 transfer
Great Western Railway
G45096
07:59AM2h08
Cardiff Central (CDF)
10:07AMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$871One-way
1 transfer
Great Western Railway
G45096
07:59AM2h08
Cardiff Central (CDF)
10:07AMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$741One-way
2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G45073
08:59AM2h15
Cardiff Central (CDF)
11:14AMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$741One-way
2 transfers
Great Western Railway
G45073
08:59AM2h15
Cardiff Central (CDF)
11:14AMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$871One-way
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cardiff to Exeter

Trains from Cardiff to Exeter run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€40) but you can travel from only $16 (€14) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $16 (€14)
Distance
54 miles (87 km)
Average train duration
2h 44m
Cheapest ticket price
$45 (€40)
Trains per day
19
Train providers
2
Fastest train
2h 4m
First train
05:06
Last train
22:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $16 (€14)

Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry and first_great_western from Cardiff to Exeter trains

For as little as $32 (€28) you can travel by train to Exeter from Cardiff with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry and first_great_western. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Great Western Rail from Cardiff to Exeter train information:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 23 min
  • Cheapest Price: $32

FAQs: Trains from Cardiff to Exeter

FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff to Exeter easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Exeter.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Exeter can start from as little as $45 (€40) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff to Exeter is $74 (€65); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Cardiff to Exeter train time is 2 h 4 min   covering the 54 mile (87 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Cardiff to Exeter leaves at 5: 06 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Cardiff to Exeter leaves at 10: 30 PM.
There are 19 trains a day from Cardiff to Exeter which require at least one change with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the best Cardiff to Exeter train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Cardiff and Exeter to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 30 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Cardiff Central, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Exeter St Davids, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Exeter from Cardiff is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 4 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Cardiff to Exeter by train is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Cardiff to Exeter including taking a train or bus.

Popular train stations from Cardiff to Exeter

Cardiff
Exeter
The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cardiff Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Central for your trip from Cardiff to Exeter.
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WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
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ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Public transit options for Cardiff Central
  • Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
  • Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
The major train station for arrivals in Exeter is Exeter St Davids. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Exeter St Davids for your journey to Exeter from Cardiff.
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ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:40 Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 08:45 - 19:40, Saturday 08:45 - 18:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
Public transit options for Exeter St Davids
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station

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