There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Knighton by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Knightontrain
5h 30m£96–160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Tpt Hubbus 100 / ...
- Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Country Bus Stationbus 445
8h 34m£18–40Drive 149.5 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Knightoncar 149.5 mi
3h 9m£37–54Train, line 461 bus
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Mill Street Car Parkbus 461 / ...
6h 33m
Exeter to Knighton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Knighton is to bus which costs £18 - £45 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Knighton is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Knighton station. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Knighton Bus Station via Bus Station, Arle Court Tpt Hub, Country Bus Station and Mill Street Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Knighton. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Knighton via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Exeter and Knighton is 241 miles. The road distance is 150.4 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Knighton without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Exeter to Knighton, including transfers.
Exeter to Knighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter to Knighton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Knighton is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £45 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Knighton, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Knighton via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Knighton Bus Station via Bus Station, Arle Court Tpt Hub, Country Bus Station, and Mill Street Car Park in around 8h 34m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Knighton
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Tpt Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Arle Court Tpt Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- dave@sargeantsbros.com
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
Bus from Railway Station to Mill Street Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Knighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Exeter to Knighton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Knighton is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Exeter to Knighton.
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