There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 25m£56–107Bus, line 304 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
5h 50m£21–60Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Exeter to Cardiff-CWL117.5 mi
2h 17mDrive 117.5 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car 117.5 mi
2h 17m£29–42Train, 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 11m£55–100
Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to bus and line 304 bus which costs £21 - £60 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL). However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Cardiff Airport via Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
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 Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Exeter and Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 128 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 25m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL), including transfers.
Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 304 bus, which costs £21 - £60 and takes 5h 50m.
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 Parkway, Cardiff Central, Barry, and Barry Hotel in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Cardiff Airport via Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/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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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway 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 1558+ hotels available in Cardiff Airport (CWL).
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.