There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 33m£50–99Line 304 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
6h 22m£15–46Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cardiff (CWL) to Exeter117.9 mi
2h 19mDrive 117.9 mi
- Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exetercar 117.9 mi
2h 19m£30–43Line 304 bus, train
- Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 55m£53–98
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter is to line 304 bus and bus which costs £15 - £50 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Cardiff North Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
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 33m.
The distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Exeter is 128 miles. The road distance is 118.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £50 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter, including transfers.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Cardiff Airport station.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can line 304 bus and bus, which costs £15 - £50 and takes 6h 22m.
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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Bampfylde Street via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1, Cardiff North Road, and Bus Station in around 6h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cardiff (CWL) to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 station.
Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
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.
There are 1527+ hotels available in 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.