What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter is to line 304 bus and bus which costs £21 - £65 and takes 6h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport and arriving at Exeter via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Barry and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter?

The distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Exeter is 128 miles. The road distance is 118.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £50 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter?

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter bus from?

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Cardiff Airport station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter train from?

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can line 304 bus and bus, which costs £21 - £65 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter bus arrive?

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 station.

Where does the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter train arrive?

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1546+ hotels available in Exeter.

Can I share a ride from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Exeter. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 304 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 24m
£51–109
Line 304 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
6h 25m
£21–61
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to Exeterrideshare 117.9 mi
2h 19m
Drive 117.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exetercar 117.9 mi
2h 19m
£29–42
Line 304 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 56m
£53–103

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter by bus and train

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Distance: 127.1 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Exeter, England?

You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Exeter St Davids via Barry Hotel, Barry, Cardiff Central, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Exeter via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Bristol Bus Station in around 6h 25m.

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