Trains from Exeter to Cardiff

Exeter to Cardiff train information

Search for your ticket on gopili to see the different companies for your train between Exeter (South West England) to Cardiff (East Wales). The services on board can change depending on the train company.

The train is a quick and simple solution to travel to Cardiff from Exeter. The average train time from Exeter to Cardiff is 2h28m to cover the 55 miles.

Depending how far in advance you purchase your ticket and the travel date, the price of the ticket can vary.

Best prices for Exeter to Cardiff train tickets

Exeter - Cardiff prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Exeter to Cardiff by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Exeter - Cardiff: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Exeter to Cardiff are increasing if you don't book early. According to our data, if you buy your train 2 months in advance, you can find tickets from £12 whereas when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £26 for your train. Thus, you may save 56% on the price of your ticket by booking 2 months in advance instead of on the day you're travelling.

The figures are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Exeter to Cardiff trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Exeter and Cardiff by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Cardiff to Exeter and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Exeter - Cardiff train tickets

Looking to travel for less? Many railcards and discounts are available to spend less for your Exeter Cardiff train ticket and save even more money on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are five types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

• When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several journeys. But is it really worth it when travelling from Exeter to Cardiff? Check with your calculator, considering:

  A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

  B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

  C = average price for a Exeter Cardiff ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

  Initially, divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of journeys needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to be profitable.

  In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Exeter to Cardiff (one way trip).

• The price to buy a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to have the 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to save 34% off most adult fares for an entire year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey