Trains from Exeter to Cardiff from $16.72*

Trains from Exeter to Cardiff from $16.72*

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Exeter to Cardiff Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Exeter to Cardiff? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $16.72, with average prices for this route around $30.04. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

  • Fri, Jan 10
    From $28.52
  • Sat, Jan 11
    From $28.89
  • Sun, Jan 12
    From $28.89
  • Mon, Jan 13
    From $28.89
  • Tue, Jan 14
    From $16.72
  • Wed, Jan 15
    From $28.89
  • Thu, Jan 16
DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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01:07
Exeter St Davids
07:47
Cardiff Central
6h 40m, Changes requiredGreat Western Railway
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05:47
Exeter St Davids
08:18
Cardiff Central
2h 31m, DirectGreat Western Railway
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06:25
Exeter St Davids
08:38
Cardiff Central
2h 13m, Changes requiredCrossCountryGreat Western Railway
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06:44
Exeter St Davids
09:20
Cardiff Central
2h 36m, DirectGreat Western Railway
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07:20
Exeter St Davids
09:35
Cardiff Central
2h 15m, Changes requiredCrossCountryGreat Western Railway
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07:52
Exeter St Davids
10:16
Paris
2h 24m, Changes requiredGreat Western Railway
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Exeter to Cardiff Train Route Details

The Exeter to Cardiff train ticket is from $16.72. The average travel time is 1h 55m, covering a distance of approximately 55 miles. There are usually 30 daily trains provided by CrossCountry,Great Western Railway. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
01:07
Last train
Last train
22:42
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
1h 55m
Distance
Distance
55 miles
Price
Price
$16.72*

Exeter to Cardiff Train Travel Guide

Exeter to Cardiff Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Cardiff

Take a look at the basic information from Exeter to Cardiff, departing from Exeter St Davids. It takes approximately 1h 55m to arrive at Cardiff Central.

Book cheap train tickets from Exeter to Cardiff

Finding cheap train tickets from Exeter to Cardiff doesn't have to be a challenging task. With the right knowledge and by using available discounts and travel options, saving money with Trip.com can become effortless. Here are a few valuable tips to help you save money on your train travel.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting your tickets involves buying separate tickets for different parts of your journey instead of one ticket for the entire trip. This method can often be cheaper and is perfectly legal. For instance, if you're traveling from A to B, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards available to cater to different groups of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, you can benefit from group travel discounts. Many train companies offer GroupSave options, which provide a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes traveling from Exeter to Cardiff more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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*Prices are dynamic and subject to change. Ticket prices vary based on time of day, route, and class. Prices shown do not include split ticket and Railcard discounts.