There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Harlech Castle by train, bus, or car
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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 Harlechtrain
8h 27m£56–224Drive 223.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Harlech Castlecar 223.2 mi
4h 52m£54–77Train, 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 Porthmadog Park Stand Abus T2
11h 42mTrain 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 Harlechtrain
9h 47m£93–171Bus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd stationbus T2
13h 19m
Exeter to Harlech Castle by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Harlech Castle is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Harlech Castle is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Harlech Castle station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Harlech station via Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Minffordd station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Harlech Castle. 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 27m.
The distance between Exeter and Harlech Castle is 305 miles. The road distance is 224.5 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Harlech Castle without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs £55 - £230.
It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Exeter to Harlech Castle, including transfers.
Exeter to Harlech Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Harlech Castle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Harlech Castle is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs £55 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 19m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Harlech Castle, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Harlech Castle via Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, and Harlech in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Harlech Castle via Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Minffordd station, and Harlech station in around 13h 19m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–140
- 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
- £14–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Harlech
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £14–20
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- 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 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–80
- 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
- Twice 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 Porthmadog Park Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Harlech Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Exeter to Harlech Castle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Harlech Castle is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Exeter to Harlech Castle.
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