There are 3 ways to get from Exeter to Abercynon by train or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Abercynon
2h 57m£25–74Drive 113.6 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Abercynon113.6 mi
2h 9m£29–41Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to AbercynonMerthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
3h 20m£48–86
Exeter to Abercynon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Abercynon is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Abercynon is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Abercynon. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Abercynon via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Exeter and Abercynon is 129 miles. The road distance is 114.3 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Abercynon without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 57m and costs £24 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Exeter to Abercynon, including transfers.
Exeter to Abercynon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Abercynon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Abercynon is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Exeter to Abercynon.
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What companies run services between Exeter, England and Abercynon, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Abercynon via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central in around 2h 57m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–42
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Abercynon
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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