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Cardiff to Exeter Train Route Details

First train

05:07

Last train

23:30

Departure city

Cardiff

Arrival city

Exeter

Journey time

2h 6m

Distance

87 km

Price

AU$49.12*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

What are the next train times from Cardiff to Exeter?

Discover all upcoming Cardiff to Exeter services running today, including departure and arrival times, direct or connecting options, journey duration, and the operator running your route — everything you need to catch the train with confidence

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
08:00 2h 31m, Direct Cardiff Central	10:31 Exeter St Davids	Find Tickets
08:38 2h 6m, 1 change Cardiff Central	10:44 Exeter St Davids	Find Tickets
09:00 2h 32m, Direct Cardiff Central	11:32 Exeter St Davids	Find Tickets
09:28 2h 16m, 1 change Cardiff Central	11:44 Exeter St Davids	Find Tickets
10:00 2h 25m, 1 change Cardiff Central	12:25 Exeter St Davids	Find Tickets
10:00 2h 32m, Direct Cardiff Central	12:32 Paris	Find Tickets

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Exeter

Season tickets for frequent travelers

If you make the journey between Cardiff and Exeter on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, a season ticket is well worth considering. It gives you unlimited travel between the two stations at set times for 1 fixed cost, helping you save money while avoiding the hassle of buying separate tickets each time.

Travel during Off-Peak train times

To enjoy a calmer and often cheaper journey, we recommend choosing Off-Peak services and steering clear of the busy rush-hour periods. While timings differ slightly by operator, it's usually best to avoid traveling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. On weekends and bank holidays, Off-Peak fares apply all 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.

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