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How to get fromCaernarfon to Exeterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Caernarfon to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Stafford

    best
    1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 8m
    £85–291

  2. Drive 244 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Caernarfon to Exetercar car 244 mi
    5h 14m
    £60–86

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus bus T1c
    3. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus
    12h 44m

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    7h 8m
    £99–317

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    9h 22m
    £88–196

Caernarfon to Exeter by bus and train

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Caernarfon, Wales and Exeter, England?

You can take a bus from Turf Square to Exeter St Davids via Bangor Bus Station Stand E, Bangor Bus Station Stand B, Bangor Railway Station H, Bangor (Gwynedd), Stafford, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Turf Square to Bampfylde Street via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Sarn Odeon, and Bus Station in around 12h 44m.

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