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Compare bus and train for Cardiff to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Exeter:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Exeter costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
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How to get from Cardiff to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:45 PM4h20Cardiff4:05 AMExeter$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:45 PM4h20Cardiff4:05 AMExeter$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:45 PM4h20Cardiff4:05 AMExeter$141One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 12:45 AM4h20Cardiff5:05 AMExeter$261One-way0 transfers
- 8:15 PM5h40Cardiff1:55 AMExeter$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Exeter:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Exeter costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Exeter as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Exeter by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Exeter by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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