There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Hereford by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
3h 6m£36–87Drive 120.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Herefordcar 120.7 mi
2h 25m£29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 104
- Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Country Bus Stationbus 445
5h 20m£32–57Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 30m£51–87
Exeter to Hereford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Hereford is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Hereford is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Hereford station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Country Bus Station via Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Hereford via Bristol Temple Meads and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Exeter and Hereford is 145 miles. The road distance is 121.4 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Hereford without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Exeter to Hereford, including transfers.
Exeter to Hereford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Hereford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Hereford is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Hereford, England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Hereford via Bristol Temple Meads and Newport (S Wales) in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Country Bus Station via Arle Court Transport Hub in around 5h 20m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–42
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–18
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Arle Court Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Hereford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Arle Court Transport Hub station.
Exeter to Hereford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Hereford is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Exeter to Hereford.
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