What is the distance between Exeter and Cardiff?

Exeter and Cardiff are 55 miles (88 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Exeter to Cardiff?

If you're headed to Cardiff from Exeter, chances are that your bus will depart from Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride and arrive at Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn). These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cardiff?

Once in Cardiff, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Senedd - National Assembly Building, National Museum Cardiff, Wales Millennium Centre, Caerphilly Castle and St Fagans National Museum of History.

Bus Exeter to Cardiff from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Exeter to Cardiff on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30pm	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	4h 40m	5:10pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	3:25am	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	4h 5m	7:30am	Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)	Fastest
Bus	3:25am	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	4h 5m	7:30am	Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	4h 50m	2:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	5h 5m	10:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 9:41 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Exeter to Cardiff

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

55 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $57	Average Duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$37 - $140	Average Duration2h 24m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$19 - $19	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,273 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Exeter and Cardiff?

Stops in Exeter

A - Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride

B - Exeter (Bus & Coach Station)

C - Exeter, opp Honiton Road Park & Ride (outside The Barn Owl)

Stops in Cardiff

A - Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)

B - Sophia Gardens

C - Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens

D - Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop

E - National Museum

F - Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Exeter to Cardiff by bus

What is the distance between Exeter and Cardiff?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Exeter to Cardiff?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cardiff?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$28

11/17

$11

Today

$11

11/19

$11

11/20

$11

11/21

$12

11/22

$9

11/23

$11

The cheapest trip from Exeter to Cardiff was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $9

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

You can expect to pay from $9 to $53 for a bus ticket from Exeter to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Exeter to Cardiff?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time4h 50m	Avg Price$18	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2h 24m	Avg Price$93	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time2h 10m	Avg Price$19	Daily Departures1