There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Central Station to North Devon by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
3h 57m£62–132Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
6h 2m£28–68Drive 124.9 mi
- Drive from Cardiff Central Station to North Devoncar 124.9 mi
2h 17m£31–44Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
4h 22m£69–132
Cardiff Central Station to North Devon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to North Devon is to bus which costs £27 - £70 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to North Devon is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Central Station to North Devon station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 and arriving at Bus Station via Sophia Gardens and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Central Station to North Devon. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Cardiff Central Station and North Devon is 153 miles. The road distance is 125.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to North Devon without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 57m and costs £60 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Cardiff Central Station to North Devon, including transfers.
Cardiff Central Station to North Devon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff Central Station to North Devon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to North Devon is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 57m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and North Devon, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Barnstaple via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 to Bus Station via Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Bus Station in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff Central Station to North Devon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Cardiff Central Station to North Devon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Central Station to North Devon is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Cardiff Central Station to North Devon.
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