There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Criccieth 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
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Cricciethtrain
8h 56m£124–194Bus, drive
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
- Drive from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Cricciethcar
10h 48m£55–100Drive 232.8 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Cricciethcar 232.8 mi
4h 55m£58–84Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Cricciethtrain
10h 17m£119–208
Exeter to Criccieth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Criccieth is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Criccieth is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Criccieth. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Criccieth via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Exeter and Criccieth is 318 miles. The road distance is 234.1 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Criccieth without a car is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Exeter to Criccieth, including transfers.
Exeter to Criccieth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Criccieth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Criccieth is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Exeter to Criccieth.
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What companies run services between Exeter, England and Criccieth, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Criccieth via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 8h 56m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Criccieth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Criccieth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- 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 Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- 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
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