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How to get fromExeter to Cardiff Airportby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Rhoosetrain train
    3h 24m
    £63–112

  2. Bus, line 304 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp5
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus bus 304
    4h 43m
    £22–35

  3. Drive  117.5 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Cardiff Airportcar car 117.5 mi
    2h 17m
    £29–42

  4. Train, line 304 bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus bus 304
    4h 4m
    £51–88

Exeter to Cardiff Airport by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 126.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Airport via Bristol Temple Meads, Cardiff Central, and Rhoose in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Cardiff Airport via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 4h 43m.

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