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Compare all timetables for the bus from Exeter to Cardiff

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Exeter to Cardiff from various bus operators like FlixBus or National Express for the next days.

today
$22
tomorrow
$15
Friday
$19
Saturday
$23
Sunday
$19
Monday
$19
Tuesday
$16

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 25m 9:30 AM Exeter Bus Station 1:55 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $22
National Express 4h 20m 1:55 PM Exeter Bus Station 6:15 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $23
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Cardiff via Bristol, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 40m
      0
      9:05 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      11:10 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
      • Waiting Time 1h 25m
    • National Express
      1h 10m
      0
      12:35 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      1:45 PM
      Cardiff
      University
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $4
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 15m 1:10 AM Exeter Bus Station 6:25 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $15
FlixBus 5h 0m 7:10 AM Exeter Bus Station 12:10 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $15
FlixBus 5h 10m 5:05 PM Exeter Bus Station 10:15 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $15
National Express 4h 35m 9:30 AM Exeter Bus Station 2:05 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $19
National Express 4h 20m 1:55 PM Exeter Bus Station 6:15 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $19

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 0m 7:10 AM Exeter Bus Station 12:10 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $19
FlixBus 4h 15m 5:05 PM Exeter Bus Station 9:20 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $19
FlixBus 5h 0m 8:25 PM Exeter Bus Station 1:25 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $19
National Express 5h 5m 1:30 PM Exeter Bus Station 6:35 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $23
National Express 5h 10m 4:50 PM Exeter Bus Station 10:00 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $23
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Cardiff via Bristol, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 40m
      0
      9:05 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      11:10 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
      • Waiting Time 1h 25m
    • National Express
      1h 10m
      0
      12:35 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      1:45 PM
      Cardiff
      University
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $4
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 0m 7:10 AM Exeter Bus Station 12:10 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $23
FlixBus 4h 20m 4:50 PM Exeter Bus Station 9:10 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $23
FlixBus 4h 15m 5:05 PM Exeter Bus Station 9:20 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $23
National Express 4h 55m 5:05 PM Exeter Bus Station 10:00 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $24
National Express 4h 5m 1:50 PM Exeter Bus Station 5:55 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Cardiff via Bristol, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 40m
      0
      9:05 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      11:10 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
      • Waiting Time 1h 25m
    • National Express
      1h 10m
      0
      12:35 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      1:45 PM
      Cardiff
      University
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $4
    Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 5m 1:50 PM Exeter Bus Station 5:55 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $19
National Express 4h 55m 5:05 PM Exeter Bus Station 10:00 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $22
National Express 3h 30m 9:30 AM Exeter Bus Station 1:00 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Cardiff via Bristol, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 25m
      0
      1:10 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      3:05 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
      • Waiting Time 1h 30m
    • National Express
      1h 0m
      0
      4:35 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      5:35 AM
      Cardiff
      University
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $4
    Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 35m 9:30 AM Exeter Bus Station 2:05 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $19
National Express 4h 20m 1:55 PM Exeter Bus Station 6:15 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $22
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Cardiff via Bristol, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 45m
      0
      7:10 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      9:25 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • National Express
      1h 20m
      0
      10:35 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      11:55 AM
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $4
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 15m 5:05 PM Exeter Bus Station 9:20 PM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $16
FlixBus 4h 0m 8:25 PM Exeter Bus Station 12:25 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $16
FlixBus 5h 15m 1:10 AM Exeter Bus Station 6:25 AM Cardiff Kingsway Bus Stop  Economy $17
National Express 4h 25m 9:30 AM Exeter Bus Station 1:55 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $20
National Express 4h 20m 1:55 PM Exeter Bus Station 6:15 PM Cardiff Coach Station  Economy $23
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Cardiff via Bristol, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 10m
      0
      8:25 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      10:40 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • National Express
      1h 10m
      0
      11:25 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      12:35 AM
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $4
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save $2

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Exeter to Cardiff is $14 on 11/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Exeter and Cardiff

See here how frequent the connections between Exeter and Cardiff are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Exeter to Cardiff. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Exeter and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 19 buses from Exeter to Cardiff, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Exeter and Cardiff, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Exeter to Cardiff

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 6 times every day by bus from Exeter to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Exeter to Cardiff starting from $14!

Cheapest Bus $14
Fastest Bus 3h 30m
Earliest Bus 9:30 AM
Latest Bus 8:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes 6 Ø
Distance 54.9 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Exeter to Cardiff

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave Exeter for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/21/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 10/18
Monday 10/19
Tuesday 10/20
Wednesday 10/21
$22
Thursday 10/22
$15
Friday 10/23
$19
Saturday 10/24
$23
Sunday 10/25
$19
Monday 10/26
$19
Tuesday 10/27
$16
Wednesday 10/28
$19
Thursday 10/29
$19
Friday 10/30
$19
Saturday 10/31
$20
Sunday 11/01
Monday 11/02
$20
Tuesday 11/03
$14
Wednesday 11/04
$19
Thursday 11/05
$19
Friday 11/06
$19
Saturday 11/07
$19
Sunday 11/08
$19
Monday 11/09
$19
Tuesday 11/10
$19
Wednesday 11/11
$19
Thursday 11/12
$19
Friday 11/13
Saturday 11/14

The cheapest time to travel from Exeter to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Exeter to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $14, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Exeter to Cardiff. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Exeter to Cardiff, with $14. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $15.

How to save money travelling from Exeter to Cardiff

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 Exeter to Cardiff 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 Exeter to Cardiff, 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 Exeter to Cardiff are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Exeter and Cardiff

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Exeter to Cardiff? Compare all modes of transports from Exeter to Cardiff.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Exeter to Cardiff

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

FAQs about the Exeter to Cardiff bus

How much does a Exeter Cardiff bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $14 and takes 5h 15m to reach Cardiff. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $14 and $45. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cardiff.

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

Every day, the Exeter to Cardiff bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Exeter to Cardiff is offered by National Express and takes 3h 30m. 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 Exeter to Cardiff?

The earliest bus arriving in Cardiff from Exeter starts at 9:30 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 Exeter to Cardiff?

The latest bus trip departing from Exeter for Cardiff starts at 8:25 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 Exeter Cardiff route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Cardiff?

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

What can I take with me on the Exeter to Cardiff 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 Exeter Cardiff 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 Exeter Cardiff 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 Exeter to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Exeter to Cardiff?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 6 daily trips between Exeter and Cardiff. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Exeter to Cardiff?

Prices and availability for 6 trips between Exeter and Cardiff change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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