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Compare 3 ways to go from Exeter to Cardiff.

Average Price$13 - $34Average Duration4h 50m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$64 - $145Average Duration2h 19m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$17 - $17Average Duration1h 50m
4kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Exeter to Cardiff

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1h 50mAverage Duration
$17Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Train Exeter to Cardiff: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$119
Average train trip duration2h 19m
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure7:20am
Distance54 miles (87 km)
Latest train departure9:16pm

Exeter to Cardiff Train

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

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$91
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$91
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05/05
$61
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Exeter to Cardiff was searched and found on May 5, 2025 with a price of $61

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

You can expect to pay from $61 to $138 for a train ticket from Exeter to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-05-05.

Usually RDG_CROSSCOUNTRY, RDG_GWR 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.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Cardiff, 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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Exeter and Cardiff compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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

Did you know?

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 the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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!

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