There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train, rideshare, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 12m£50–95Drive 117.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car 117.5 mi
2h 17m£30–43Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Exeter to Cardiff (CWL)117.5 mi
2h 17mTrain, line 304 bus
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
4h 2m£52–90
Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL). However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Barry via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Exeter and Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 127 miles. The road distance is 118.2 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL) without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL), including transfers.
Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL).
There are 1589+ hotels available in Cardiff Airport (CWL).
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Airport via Bristol Temple Meads, Cardiff Central, Barry, and Barry Hotel in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Exeter to Cardiff (CWL)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Exeter and Cardiff Airport (CWL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.