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Find the best prices from Cardiff to Exeter

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Cardiff to Exeter, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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OMR 12.400
الاثنين3نوفمبر
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OMR 12.400
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OMR 12.400
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OMR 12.400
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OMR 12.400
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OMR 7.850
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Cardiff to Exeter Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Cardiff to Exeter, starting from OMR 7.850 and averaging OMR 12.890. The entire journey takes no more than 2 ساعات 7 دقائق. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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19:28
2 ساعات 16 دقائق, Changes required
Cardiff Central
21:44
Exeter St Davids
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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20:30
2 ساعات 12 دقائق, Changes required
Cardiff Central
22:42
Exeter St Davids
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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20:59
2 ساعات 48 دقائق, Changes required
Cardiff Central
23:47
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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21:30
3 ساعات 10 دقائق, Changes required
Cardiff Central
00:40
+1
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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22:30
2 ساعات 47 دقائق, Changes required
Cardiff Central
01:17
+1
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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23:30
7 ساعات 6 دقائق, Changes required
Cardiff Central
06:36
+1
Paris
Great Western Railway
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Cardiff to Exeter Train Route Details

First train
First train
05:07
Last train
Last train
23:30
Departure station
Departure station
Cardiff
Arrival station
Arrival station
Exeter
Journey time
Journey time
2 ساعات 7 دقائق
Distance
Distance
87 km
Price
Price
OMR 7.850*
Train operators
Train operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Exeter

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Cardiff to Exeter can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cardiff to Exeter for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Cardiff to Exeter, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cardiff to Exeter ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Cardiff to Exeter more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Cardiff to Exeter train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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