There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Kidwelly Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol ParkwayPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to SwanseaLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 35m£49–104Bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus StationUk045 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand BUk910 / ...
6h 56m£13–41Bus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia GardensCp5
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand B201 / ...
6h 49m£25–54Drive 163.7 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Kidwelly Castle163.7 mi
3h 1m£41–59Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to KidwellyCardiff Central - Milford Haven / ...
5h 17m£46–149
Exeter to Kidwelly Castle by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Kidwelly Castle is to bus via Bristol which costs £13 - £45 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Kidwelly Castle is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Kidwelly Castle. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Boot & Shoe via Sophia Gardens, Swansea Bus Station Stand P and Llanelli Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Kidwelly Castle. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Kidwelly via Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Exeter and Kidwelly Castle is 182 miles. The road distance is 164.7 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Kidwelly Castle without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £45 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Exeter to Kidwelly Castle, including transfers.
Exeter to Kidwelly Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Kidwelly Castle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Kidwelly Castle is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Kidwelly Castle, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Kidwelly Castle via Bristol Parkway, Swansea, and Kidwelly in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Kidwelly Castle via Sophia Gardens, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Swansea Bus Station Stand P, Llanelli Bus Station Stand 4, and Boot & Shoe in around 6h 49m.
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Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Kidwelly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £35–45
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £45–70
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Kidwelly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–9
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Kidwelly Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Exeter to Kidwelly Castle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Kidwelly Castle is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Exeter to Kidwelly Castle.
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