There are 4 ways to get from Barmouth to Exeter by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Barmouth to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 46m£114–183Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
12h 32m£52–98Drive 212.9 mi
- Drive from Barmouth to Exetercar 212.9 mi
4h 29m£53–77Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Barmouth to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 9m£109–198
Barmouth to Exeter by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barmouth to Exeter is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Barmouth to Exeter is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Barmouth station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Barmouth to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Barmouth and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Machynlleth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Barmouth and Exeter is 294 miles. The road distance is 214.1 miles.
The best way to get from Barmouth to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs £110 - £190.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Barmouth to Exeter, including transfers.
Barmouth to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Barmouth to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Barmouth station.
The best way to get from Barmouth to Exeter is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 12h 32m.
What companies run services between Barmouth, Wales and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Barmouth to Exeter St Davids via Machynlleth and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barmouth to Bampfylde Street via Dovey Junction, Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 32m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Barmouth to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Barmouth to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Barmouth to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Barmouth to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barmouth to Exeter is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Barmouth to Exeter.
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