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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£56
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£68
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
2 h 2 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
2 h 8 m
Trains on 05 Sept
26
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 26 trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Cardiff Central (CDF), including 8 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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C4271117:273h00Exeter St Davids (EXD)20:27Cardiff Central (CDF)£561One-way1 change- C426975:422h28Exeter St Davids (EXD)8:10Cardiff Central (CDF)£621One-way0 changes
- C427008:482h22Exeter St Davids (EXD)11:10Cardiff Central (CDF)£681One-way0 changes
- C4270210:432h27Exeter St Davids (EXD)13:10Cardiff Central (CDF)£681One-way0 changes
- C4270411:522h19Exeter St Davids (EXD)14:11Cardiff Central (CDF)£681One-way0 changes
- W34529 · C4227620:522h02Exeter St Davids (EXD)22:54Cardiff Central (CDF)£691One-way1 change
- G66471+C4271320:082h08Exeter St Davids (EXD)22:16Cardiff Central (CDF)£691One-way1 change
- G01061+W346097:272h09Exeter St Davids (EXD)9:36Cardiff Central (CDF)£691One-way1 change
- G01059+W346056:272h10Exeter St Davids (EXD)8:37Cardiff Central (CDF)£691One-way1 change
- G00725+W3542016:272h10Exeter St Davids (EXD)18:37Cardiff Central (CDF)£691One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, while a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 87 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£51 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Cardiff Central (CDF):
A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) costing on average £51.
Other travel options to Cardiff Central (CDF) take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 11m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (2h 7m by train vs 2h 14m by car). Tickets start at around £51 compared to roughly £30 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00865+G14939 | On time 10:56 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h20 | 13:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G01073+W35417 | On time 11:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h09 | 13:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G15498 | On time 11:50 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h26 | 14:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01074+W34624 | On time 12:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h10 | 14:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G15499 | On time 12:45 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h37 | 15:22 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01080+W35418 | On time 13:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h09 | 15:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G15500 | On time 13:50 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h26 | 16:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01082+W34630 | On time 14:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h11 | 16:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G15501 | On time 14:52 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h30 | 17:22 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01083+W34634 | On time 15:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h10 | 17:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G15502 | On time 15:50 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h22 | 18:12 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00723+W34637 | On time 16:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h10 | 18:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G00730+G14942 | On time 17:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h11 | 19:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G00735+G14944 | On time 18:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h10 | 20:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G15034 · W34646 | On time 18:59 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h03 | 21:02 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G00928+W34648 | On time 19:28 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h10 | 21:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G15506 | On time 19:51 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h26 | 22:17 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15508 | On time 21:01 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h28 | 23:29 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66829+G15508 | On time 21:14 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h15 | 23:29 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
| C42697 | 5:42 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h28 | 8:10 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01059+W34605 | 6:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h10 | 8:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G01061+W34609 | 7:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h09 | 9:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| W34556 · C42699 | 7:51 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h24 | 10:15 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| G01065+C42174 | 8:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h13 | 10:40 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| C42700 | 8:48 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h22 | 11:10 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01068+W34615 | 9:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h13 | 11:40 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| C42701 | 9:52 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h20 | 12:12 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01070+C42175 | 10:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h13 | 12:40 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1 change | |
| C42702 | 10:43 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h27 | 13:10 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
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Trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 20:14. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 5:25 |
Last train 20:14 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trainsGreat Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Exeter St Davids (EXD) and Cardiff Central (CDF) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cardiff Central (CDF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Exeter St Davids (EXD) and Cardiff Central (CDF)
Most Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains use the Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Exeter St Davids (EXD) and Cardiff Central (CDF) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Exeter St Davids from Exeter city centre
Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter St Davids train station facilities and services
Exeter St Davids has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Davids.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Davids. ATMs are available at Exeter St Davids.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter St Davids.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter St Davids: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Exeter St Davids: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter St Davids: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
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