There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Fishguard by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain
5h 35m£91–178Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 112
9h 4m£45–107Drive 203.8 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Fishguardcar 203.8 mi
3h 47m£50–72Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain Cardiff Central - Fishguard Harbour / ...
6h 3m£91–176Train, bus
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Synod Innbus T1c
- Take the bus from Synod Inn to Ffordd yr Efail 2bus T5
9h 11m
Exeter to Fishguard by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Fishguard is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Fishguard is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Fishguard. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Ffordd yr Efail 2 via Sophia Gardens and Haverfordwest Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Fishguard. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Exeter and Fishguard is 232 miles. The road distance is 205 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Fishguard without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 35m and costs £90 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Exeter to Fishguard, including transfers.
Exeter to Fishguard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Fishguard train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Fishguard is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 35m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Fishguard, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Fishguard & Goodwick via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Ffordd yr Efail 2 via Sophia Gardens and Haverfordwest Bus Station in around 9h 4m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- 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
- £19–28
- 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 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard & Goodwick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Synod Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- enquiries@richardsbros.co.uk
- Website
- richardsbros.co.uk
Bus from Synod Inn to Ffordd yr Efail 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Fishguard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Exeter to Fishguard train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Fishguard is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Exeter to Fishguard.
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