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How to get fromExeter to Harlech Castleby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Dovey Junctiontrain
    3. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Harlechtrain
    8h 22m
    £99–213

  2. Drive 220.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Exeter to Harlech Castlecar220.1 mi
    4h 54m
    £56–80

  3. 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 7busT1c
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Porthmadog Park Stand AbusT2
    12h 2m

  4. 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 44m
    £102–200

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus
    3. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7busT1c
    4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Minffordd stationbusT2
    12h 43m

Exeter to Harlech Castle by train and foot

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration8h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, Dovey Junction, and Harlech in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Harlech Castle via Bus Station, Sarn Odeon, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Minffordd station, and Harlech station in around 12h 43m.

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