What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Aberystwyth?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Aberystwyth?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Sophia Gardens and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Aberystwyth?

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.

How far is it from Exeter to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Exeter and Aberystwyth is 290 miles. The road distance is 189.1 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Aberystwyth without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £110 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Aberystwyth?

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Exeter to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Aberystwyth bus from?

Exeter to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Aberystwyth train from?

Exeter to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Aberystwyth?

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 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Exeter to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Exeter to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Exeter to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Exeter to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Aberystwyth is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Exeter to Aberystwyth.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Aberystwyth?

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Exeter to Aberystwyth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 26m
£112–176
Drive 188 mi
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1. Drive from Exeter to Aberystwythcar 188 mi
3h 42m
£48–69
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
7h 41m
Train, bus via Carmarthen
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6bus
7h 33m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
8h 47m

Exeter to Aberystwyth by train

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Distance: 287.9 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

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 Bampfylde Street to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Sophia Gardens and Sarn Odeon in around 8h 47m.

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