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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Harlech is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Harlech is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Harlech?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Bus Station, Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Minffordd station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Harlech?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Harlech via Birmingham New Street and Dovey Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Exeter to Harlech?

The distance between Exeter and Harlech is 305 miles. The road distance is 224.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Harlech without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs £95 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Exeter to Harlech, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Harlech bus from?

Exeter to Harlech bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Harlech train from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Harlech?

The best way to get from Exeter to Harlech is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs £95 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 18m.

Where does the Exeter to Harlech bus arrive?

Exeter to Harlech bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Harlech train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Harlech?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Harlech is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Exeter to Harlech.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Dovey Junction
3. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Harlech
8h 19m
£96–213
Drive 223.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Harlech223.1 mi
4h 50m
£55–80
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd stationT2
11h 35m
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlech
9h 38m
£102–200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
3. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd stationT2
12h 18m

Exeter to Harlech by train

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8h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 303 mi
Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Harlech, Wales?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Harlech via Birmingham New Street and Dovey Junction in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Bus Station, Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Minffordd station in around 12h 18m.

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