The average train between Cardiff Central Station and Exeter St Davids takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff Central Station to Exeter St Davids. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff Central Station and Exeter St Davids. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff Central Station is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Exeter St Davids at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Central Station to Exeter St Davids. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central Station station and arriving at Exeter St Davids station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Cardiff Central Station to Exeter St Davids train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff Central Station to Exeter St Davids train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Cardiff Central Station to Exeter St Davids train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Cardiff Central Station and Exeter St Davids is 86.8 km. The road distance is 182 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids via Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 7m.