There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Knighton by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Craven Arms
5h 5m£48–126Drive 149 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Knighton149 mi
3h 5m£38–54Bus via Gloucester
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Transport Hub
- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Country Bus Station445
- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Knighton Hospital91
8h 11mTrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Craven ArmsMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
6h 15m£65–130Bus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia GardensCp5
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2T4
9h 13m
Exeter to Knighton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Knighton is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Knighton is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Knighton. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Knighton Hospital via Bus Station, Transport Hub and Country Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Knighton. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Knighton via Bristol Temple Meads, Newport (S Wales) and Craven Arms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Exeter and Knighton is 189 miles. The road distance is 149.9 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Knighton without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 5m and costs £45 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Exeter to Knighton, including transfers.
Exeter to Knighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street 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 via Bristol which takes 5h 5m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Gloucester, which costs and takes 8h 11m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Knighton, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Knighton via Bristol Temple Meads, Newport (S Wales), and Craven Arms in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Knighton Hospital via Bus Station, Transport Hub, and Country Bus Station in around 8h 11m.
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Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £6–17
- 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 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–42
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–18
- 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/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Craven Arms
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Craven Arms
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
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 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Transport Hub to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- dave@sargeantsbros.com
- Website
- sargeantsbros.com
Bus from Country Bus Station to Knighton Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Sargeants Bros.
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Knighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.
Exeter to Knighton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Knighton is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Exeter to Knighton.
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