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 £50 - £80 and takes 4h 52m.

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 52m and costs £50 - £80.

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 Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

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 23m and costs £130 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m 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 Exeter 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 23m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 6m.

Where does the Exeter to Harlech bus arrive?

Exeter to Harlech bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol 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 52m 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

Q: 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 Exeter 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 14h 6m.

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 Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
8h 23m
£132–211
Drive 223.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Harlechcar 223.1 mi
4h 52m
£55–79
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd stationbus T2
12h 12m
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
9h 41m
£121–228
Bus
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 202 / ...
3. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd stationbus T2
14h 6m

Exeter to Harlech by train

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8h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 303 mi
Duration: 8h 23m

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 Machynlleth in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Bus Station, Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Minffordd station in around 14h 6m.

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