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Cardiff to Exeter train route details

First train
First train
14:00
Last train
Last train
23:30
Departure city
Departure city
Cardiff
Arrival city
Arrival city
Exeter
Journey time
Journey time
2h 6m
Distance
Distance
87 km
Price
Price
€14.65*
Train Operators
Train Operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

What are the next train times from Cardiff to Exeter?

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14:00
2h 17m, Direct
Cardiff Central
16:17
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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14:25
2h 21m, 1 change
Cardiff Central
16:46
Exeter St Davids
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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15:00
2h 31m, Direct
Cardiff Central
17:31
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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15:25
2h 21m, 1 change
Cardiff Central
17:46
Exeter St Davids
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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16:25
2h 20m, 1 change
Cardiff Central
18:45
Exeter St Davids
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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17:25
2h 20m, 1 change
Cardiff Central
19:45
Paris
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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Ticket prices for Cardiff to Exeter typically cost around €14.65, though we recommend exploring options such as Off-Peak and Advance tickets for even cheaper travel. Browse below to find your perfect price!

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