There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Gwynedd by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
7h 41m£122–191Drive 211.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Gwyneddcar 211.3 mi
4h 29m£53–76Train, bus
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Ganllwyd Post Officebus T2
10h 22mTrain 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
9h£114–203Bus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Ganllwyd Post Officebus T2
11h 20m
Exeter to Gwynedd by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Gwynedd is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Gwynedd is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Gwynedd. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Ganllwyd Post Office via Sophia Gardens, Sarn Odeon and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
The distance between Exeter and Gwynedd is 290 miles. The road distance is 212.6 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Gwynedd without a car is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Exeter to Gwynedd, including transfers.
Exeter to Gwynedd bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Gwynedd is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 20m.
Exeter to Gwynedd bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Gwynedd is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Exeter to Gwynedd.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Gwynedd, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Ganllwyd Post Office via Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Ganllwyd Post Office via Sophia Gardens, Sarn Odeon, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 11h 20m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Ganllwyd Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- 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
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