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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

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    1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Staffordtrain
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    8h 11m
    £84–257

  2. Drive 244 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Caernarfon to Exetercar244 mi
    5h 13m
    £60–87

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4busT2
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn OdeonbusT1c
    3. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus
    12h 20m

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chestertrain
    2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)planeMAN - EXT
    7h 29m
    £99–307

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Cardiff CentraltrainHolyhead - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St DavidstrainCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    9h 21m
    £102–202

Caernarfon to Exeter by bus and train

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Caernarfon, Wales and Exeter, England?

You can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A 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 11m. 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 20m.

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