Exeter to Cardiff Central Station Trains

Exeter to Cardiff Central Station trains

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The average train between Exeter and Cardiff Central Station takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Cardiff Central Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 13m
Duration: 114 mi
Distance: £71
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

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2h 8m

£50–95

Exeter to Cardiff Central Station train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Cardiff Central Station. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Cardiff Central Station at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

5:27 PM → 7:37 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
6:27 PM → 8:38 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
7:00 PM → 9:02 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
7:28 PM → 9:38 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

6:27 AM → 8:36 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

10:27 AM → 12:34 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 1:34 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 2:33 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 3:40 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, September 7, 2026

6:25 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, September 8, 2026

6:25 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 13m • 1 change

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