There are 5 ways to get from Dolgellau to Exeter by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 20m£108–169Drive 204 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dolgellau to Exetercar 204 mi
4h 15m£51–73Bus, train
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
10h 10mBus, train via Carmarthen
- Take the bus from Y Marian Mawr to Carmarthen stationbus 1
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 2mBus
- Take the bus from Y Marian Mawr to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus 1
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus T1c
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
10h 42m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dolgellau to Exeter is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Dolgellau to Exeter is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Dolgellau to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Y Marian Mawr and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Sarn Odeon and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Dolgellau to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Dolgellau and Exeter is 285 miles. The road distance is 205.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dolgellau to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Dolgellau to Exeter, including transfers.
Dolgellau to Exeter bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Y Marian Mawr station.
Dolgellau to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
The best way to get from Dolgellau to Exeter is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 42m.
What companies run services between Dolgellau, Wales and Exeter, England?
You can take a bus from Eldon Square 1 to Exeter St Davids via Bus Depot, Machynlleth, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Y Marian Mawr to Bampfylde Street via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Sarn Odeon, and Sophia Gardens in around 10h 42m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- 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)
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- 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 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Y Marian Mawr to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Y Marian Mawr to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from Y Marian Mawr to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Dolgellau to Exeter bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5.
Dolgellau to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dolgellau to Exeter is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Dolgellau to Exeter.
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