The average train between Exeter and South Wales takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to South Wales. 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 South Wales. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 10:43 PM which arrives into South Wales at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at South Wales station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Exeter to South Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to South Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cwmbach station.
Book your Exeter to South Wales train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Exeter and South Wales is 108.9 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Cwmbach via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central in around 3h 17m.