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How to get fromCardiff Airport to Exeterby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Airport to Exeter by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rhoose to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3h 18m
    £65–120

  2. Line 304 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus bus
    6h 22m
    £18–36

  3. Drive  117.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff Airport to Exetercar car 117.9 mi
    2h 19m
    £30–43

  4. Line 304 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    4h 56m
    £48–93

Cardiff Airport to Exeter by bus

Calendar78Weekly Buses
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 127.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cardiff Airport to Exeter St Davids via Rhoose, Cardiff Central, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 18m. 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 22m.

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