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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cardiff to Exeter from various bus operators like megabus, National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $13
tomorrow
from $16
Monday
from $8
Tuesday
from $17
Wednesday
from $17
Thursday
from $16
Friday
from $11

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 45m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    12:30 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $13
  • FlixBus
    4h 25m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    9:10 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $16
  • megabus
    5h 17m
    0
    2:30 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    7:47 AM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $17
  • megabus
    5h 12m
    0
    2:35 AM
    Cardiff
    University
    7:47 AM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    4:40 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    8:45 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $23

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 45m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    12:30 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $16
  • megabus
    5h 17m
    0
    2:30 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    7:47 AM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $17
  • megabus
    5h 12m
    0
    2:35 AM
    Cardiff
    University
    7:47 AM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $17
  • FlixBus
    4h 25m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Lloyd George Avenue
    9:10 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $19
  • National Express
    3h 55m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    10:00 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • megabus
      3h 55m
      0
      8:35 AM
      Cardiff
      University
      9:40 AM
      Bristol
      UWE
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • FlixBus
      1h 55m
      0
      10:35 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      12:30 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 45m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    12:30 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
  • FlixBus
    4h 25m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    9:10 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
  • megabus
    5h 17m
    0
    2:30 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    7:47 AM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $16
  • megabus
    5h 12m
    0
    2:35 AM
    Cardiff
    University
    7:47 AM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $16
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    10:10 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $20

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • megabus
    5h 17m
    0
    2:30 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    7:47 AM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $17
  • megabus
    5h 12m
    0
    2:35 AM
    Cardiff
    University
    7:47 AM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $17
  • megabus
    4h 56m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    11:26 AM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    5h 25m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:40 AM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $22
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    10:10 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • megabus
      3h 55m
      0
      8:35 AM
      Cardiff
      University
      9:40 AM
      Bristol
      UWE
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • FlixBus
      1h 55m
      0
      10:35 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      12:30 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
    Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • megabus
    5h 12m
    0
    2:35 AM
    Cardiff
    University
    7:47 AM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $17
  • megabus
    4h 51m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Cardiff
    University
    11:26 AM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $17
  • megabus
    4h 56m
    0
    8:35 AM
    Cardiff
    University
    1:31 PM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    5h 25m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:40 AM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $22
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    10:10 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • megabus
      3h 55m
      0
      8:35 AM
      Cardiff
      University
      9:40 AM
      Bristol
      UWE
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • FlixBus
      1h 55m
      0
      10:35 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      12:30 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
    Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • megabus
    5h 17m
    0
    2:30 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    7:47 AM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $16
  • megabus
    5h 12m
    0
    2:35 AM
    Cardiff
    University
    7:47 AM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $16
  • megabus
    4h 56m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    11:26 AM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $16
  • National Express
    5h 25m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:40 AM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $22
  • National Express
    4h 5m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    10:10 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $23
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • megabus
      3h 55m
      0
      8:35 AM
      Cardiff
      University
      9:40 AM
      Bristol
      UWE
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • FlixBus
      1h 55m
      0
      10:35 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      12:30 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
    Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 45m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    12:30 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $11
  • FlixBus
    6h 20m
    0
    2:50 PM
    Cardiff
    Bus Interchange
    9:10 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $13
  • megabus
    5h 17m
    0
    2:30 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    7:47 AM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $17
  • megabus
    4h 56m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    11:26 AM
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    5h 25m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:40 AM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $22

Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Exeter

See here how frequent the connections between Cardiff and Exeter are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 23 daily buses from Cardiff to Exeter. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 13 daily coaches between Cardiff and Exeter.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 54 buses from Cardiff to Exeter, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Exeter, with 12 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cardiff to Exeter

Compare all providers like megabus, National Express and FlixBus that travel 20 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Exeter in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Exeter starting from $8!

Cheapest Bus $8
Fastest Bus 3h 55m
Earliest Bus 2:30 AM
Latest Bus 8:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes 20 Ø
Distance 54.9 miles
Bus Companies megabus, National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cardiff to Exeter

Every day, 20 buses from 3 bus companies leave Cardiff for Exeter: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 11/23/2024 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/17
Monday 11/18
Tuesday 11/19
Wednesday 11/20
Thursday 11/21
Friday 11/22
Saturday 11/23
$13
Sunday 11/24
$16
Monday 11/25
$8
Tuesday 11/26
$17
Wednesday 11/27
$17
Thursday 11/28
$16
Friday 11/29
$17
Saturday 11/30
$9
Sunday 12/01
$14
Monday 12/02
$9
Tuesday 12/03
$16
Wednesday 12/04
Thursday 12/05
$20
Friday 12/06
$9
Saturday 12/07
$9
Sunday 12/08
$9
Monday 12/09
$20
Tuesday 12/10
Wednesday 12/11
$20
Thursday 12/12
$20
Friday 12/13
Saturday 12/14

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Exeter

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Exeter, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $9, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cardiff to Exeter. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $17.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Exeter, with $9. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $16.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Exeter

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cardiff to Exeter in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cardiff to Exeter, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cardiff to Exeter are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Exeter

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cardiff and Exeter.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Exeter

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cardiff to Exeter? Or which bus companies serve the route Cardiff to Exeter? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cardiff to Exeter bus

How much does a Cardiff Exeter bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $8 and takes 5h 45m to reach Exeter. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cardiff to Exeter?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $8 and $40. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Exeter.

On average, how many connections are available from Cardiff to Exeter each day?

Every day, the Cardiff to Exeter bus route is served by approximately 20 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cardiff to Exeter take?

The fastest bus from Cardiff to Exeter is offered by National Express and takes 3h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $29. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Exeter?

The earliest bus arriving in Exeter from Cardiff starts at 2:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cardiff to Exeter?

The latest bus trip departing from Cardiff for Exeter starts at 8:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cardiff Exeter route?

When traveling by bus from Cardiff to Exeter, passengers can travel with megabus, National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Exeter?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and Exeter by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: megabus, National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Cardiff to Exeter bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cardiff Exeter bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cardiff Exeter bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cardiff to Exeter on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cardiff to Exeter

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Alternate transport types from Cardiff to Exeter

Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from Cardiff to Exeter for the next days.

Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Exeter

Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from Cardiff to Exeter for the next days.
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 31m
    0
    5:14 AM
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    9:45 AM
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from $80
  • Transport for Wales
    2h 54m
    0
    5:37 AM
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    8:31 AM
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from $83
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 31m
    0
    5:14 AM
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    9:45 AM
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    First Class
    from $124
  • Transport for Wales
    2h 54m
    0
    5:37 AM
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    8:31 AM
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    First Class
    from $124

More bus routes to Cardiff and to Exeter

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cardiff and to Exeter. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
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