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Cardiff to Exeter train route details
First train
05:07
Last train
23:30
Journey time
2h 6m
Distance
87 km
Price
CAD 15.67*
What are the next train times from Cardiff to Exeter?
Check all Cardiff to Exeter journeys scheduled for today, complete with key details such as train times, whether the service is direct, total travel time, and the train operator - everything you need to travel today
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
13:30 Cardiff Central | 15:44 Exeter St Davids |   | Find Tickets |
14:00 Cardiff Central | 16:21 Exeter St Davids | | Find Tickets |
14:30 Cardiff Central | 16:44 Exeter St Davids | | Find Tickets |
15:30 Cardiff Central | 17:46 Exeter St Davids | | Find Tickets |
15:59 Cardiff Central | 18:09 Exeter St Davids | | Find Tickets |
16:27 Cardiff Central | 18:43 Paris | | Find Tickets |
Explore the cheapest prices to Exeter from Cardiff this week
Ticket prices for Cardiff to Exeter typically cost around CAD 15.67, though we recommend exploring options such as Off-Peak and Advance tickets for even cheaper travel. Browse below to find your perfect price!
*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.
How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Exeter
Travel during Off-Peak train times
For a quieter, better-value trip, try to travel during Off-Peak hours rather than the busiest weekday periods. Although exact times can vary between train companies, the general rule is to avoid the 6:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM windows. At weekends and on bank holidays, Off-Peak pricing typically applies throughout the entire day.
Using a Railcard for 1/3 off
Explore a range of Railcards that typically offer 1/3 off most train tickets, including the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, as well as the 16-17 Saver, which offers 50% off. They’re easy to purchase and store digitally in your Trip.com app, meaning you're only ever a tap away from great savings.
Split Tickets discount
It might seem unusual, but buying several cheaper tickets for different sections of your journey can result in substantial savings - and you won't need to move seats at all. Even better, Trip.com automatically finds and arranges these split tickets for you, so there's no complicated planning required.
Group travel deals
If your party consists of 3 to 9 travellers, you can benefit from group travel discounts — often up to a third off regular ticket prices. It's a great way to make trips from Cardiff to Exeter more affordable for friends, family, or work groups.
Which train ticket types are available for this route?
Advance train tickets
Available up to 12 weeks before the journey, these are generally the most cost-effective option for cost-conscious travellers
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
Allow for cheaper and more flexible travel when avoiding weekday rush hour times
Return train tickets
Covers a round trip, including both the outward and return journeys between the same two stations
Flexi Season tickets
Flexi Season tickets suit travellers who commute a few days a week, offering 8 days of unlimited travel in a 28-day period—which often works out cheaper than buying tickets on an individual daily basis
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