There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Aberystwyth 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 Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 26m£113–177Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
9h 19m£40–77Drive 188.1 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Aberystwythcar 188.1 mi
3h 42m£47–68Train, bus
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1 / ...
7h 30m£80–153
Exeter to Aberystwyth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Exeter and Aberystwyth is 290 miles. The road distance is 189.2 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £110 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Exeter to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Exeter to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 19m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Aberystwyth via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 19m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Exeter to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Aberystwyth is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Exeter to Aberystwyth.
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