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Exeter to Cardiff train route details

First train
First train
01:07
Last train
Last train
22:43
Departure city
Departure city
Exeter
Arrival city
Arrival city
Cardiff
Journey time
Journey time
2h 3m
Distance
Distance
55 miles
Price
Price
SEK 347.00*
Train Operators
Train Operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

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10:56
2h 20m, 1 change
Exeter St Davids
13:16
Cardiff Central
CrossCountryGreat Western Railway
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11:27
2h 9m, 1 change
Exeter St Davids
13:36
Cardiff Central
CrossCountryGreat Western Railway
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11:50
2h 26m, Direct
Exeter St Davids
14:16
Cardiff Central
Great Western Railway
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12:27
2h 10m, 1 change
Exeter St Davids
14:37
Cardiff Central
CrossCountryGreat Western Railway
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12:45
2h 37m, Direct
Exeter St Davids
15:22
Cardiff Central
Great Western Railway
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13:27
2h 9m, 1 change
Exeter St Davids
15:36
Paris
CrossCountryGreat Western Railway
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Ticket prices for Exeter to Cardiff typically cost around SEK 347.00, 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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