The average train between Exeter and Cardiff Central Station takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Exeter and Cardiff Central Station. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Cardiff Central Station at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 26m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Exeter to Cardiff Central Station? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Cardiff Central Station. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids station and arriving at Cardiff Central station via Bristol Temple Meads station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Exeter to Cardiff Central Station train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Cardiff Central Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
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The distance between Exeter and Cardiff Central Station is 87.1 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central via Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 4m.