There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 6m£49–94Bus, line 304 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
4h 42m£21–34Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Exeter to Cardiff (CWL)117.5 mi
2h 17mDrive 117.5 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car 117.5 mi
2h 17m£30–42Train, 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
3h 57m£51–89
Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to bus and line 304 bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 42m.
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 bus from Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL). However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Cardiff Airport via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
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 6m.
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 6m and costs £45 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL), including transfers.
Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street 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 6m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 304 bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 42m.
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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Cardiff Airport via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 4h 42m.
- 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
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
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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 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 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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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Cardiff Airport (CWL) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens 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 1595+ 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.