There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Exeter Airport (EXT) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train via Bristol
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 4m£45–92Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
3h 33m£19–32Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cardiff to Exeter (EXT)106.1 mi
1h 54mDrive 106.1 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Exeter Airport (EXT)car 106.1 mi
1h 54m£27–38Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 21m£50–89
Cardiff to Exeter Airport (EXT) by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Exeter Airport (EXT) is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Exeter Airport (EXT) is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Exeter Airport (EXT). However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Westcott Road via Cheeke Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Exeter Airport (EXT). However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Cardiff and Exeter Airport (EXT) is 120 miles. The road distance is 106.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Exeter Airport (EXT) without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 4m and costs £45 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Cardiff to Exeter Airport (EXT), including transfers.
Cardiff to Exeter Airport (EXT) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Exeter Airport (EXT) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Exeter Airport (EXT) is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 4m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Exeter Airport (EXT), England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Westcott Road via Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, and Clifton Place in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Street twice a week. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- 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
- £16–29
- 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
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cardiff to Exeter (EXT)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Exeter Airport (EXT) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
Cardiff to Exeter Airport (EXT) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Exeter Airport (EXT) is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Cardiff to Exeter Airport (EXT).
There are 1525+ hotels available in Exeter Airport (EXT).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff and Exeter Airport (EXT). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.