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Exeter to Cardiff Train Route Details

First train
First train
05:42
Last train
Last train
21:09
Departure city
Departure city
Exeter
Arrival city
Arrival city
Cardiff
Journey time
Journey time
2h 2m
Distance
Distance
55 miles
Price
Price
TWD 264*
Train operators
Train operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

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16:27
2h 10m, 1 change
Exeter St Davids
18:37
Cardiff Central
CrossCountryGreat Western Railway
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16:52
2h 30m, Direct
Exeter St Davids
19:22
Cardiff Central
Great Western Railway
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17:27
2h 12m, 1 change
Exeter St Davids
19:39
Cardiff Central
CrossCountryGreat Western Railway
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18:27
2h 10m, 1 change
Exeter St Davids
20:37
Cardiff Central
CrossCountryGreat Western Railway
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19:27
2h 10m, 1 change
Exeter St Davids
21:37
Cardiff Central
CrossCountryGreat Western Railway
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19:55
2h 20m, Direct
Exeter St Davids
22:15
Paris
Great Western Railway
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Ticket prices for Exeter to Cardiff typically cost around TWD 264, 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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