Trains tickets from Cardiff to Exeter

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TodayAug 11
from US$93
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cardiff to Exeter

Bus
Average PriceUS$12 - US$48Average Duration5h
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$22 - US$22Average Duration2h 30m
4kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cardiff to Exeter

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Exeter. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2h 30mAverage Duration
US$22Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-09
US$50
08-10
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Today
US$88
08-12
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08-13
US$88
08-14
US$88
08-15
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08-16
US$80
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cardiff to Exeter was searched and found on Aug 9, 2025 with a price of US$50

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cardiff to Exeter, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$50 to US$109 for a train ticket from Cardiff to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$80 which is on 2025-08-16.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Cardiff to Exeter is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Exeter you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Cardiff and Exeter, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Cardiff to Exeter, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.

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