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Cardiff to Exeter Train Route Details

First train
First train
05:07
Last train
Last train
23:30
Departure city
Departure city
Cardiff
Arrival city
Arrival city
Exeter
Journey time
Journey time
2h 6m
Distance
Distance
87 km
Price
Price
RUB 2,682.21*
Train operators
Train operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

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14:00
2h 21m, Direct
Cardiff Central
16:21
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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14:30
2h 14m, 1 change
Cardiff Central
16:44
Exeter St Davids
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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15:30
2h 16m, 1 change
Cardiff Central
17:46
Exeter St Davids
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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15:59
2h 10m, 1 change
Cardiff Central
18:09
Exeter St Davids
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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16:27
2h 16m, 1 change
Cardiff Central
18:43
Exeter St Davids
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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17:27
2h 23m, 1 change
Cardiff Central
19:50
Paris
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Exeter

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Group travel deals

If you are traveling in a group of 3 to 9 people, you can take advantage of group discounts (offered by most train companies) for up to 1/3 off standard fares. This can make traveling from Cardiff to Exeter more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
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Season tickets for frequent travelers

If you travel between Cardiff and Exeter on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis, we'd highly recommend a season ticket, which provides unlimited travel between the 2 stations (during specific times) for a set price. Not only will you receive significant savings, but you'll also remove the stress of purchasing individual tickets.
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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.
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Book in advance

Advance tickets, usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, can save you up to 61% on journeys from Cardiff to Exeter when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.

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