What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Lampeter?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Lampeter is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Lampeter?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Lampeter is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Lampeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Lampeter. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at The Black Lion via Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Exeter to Lampeter?

The distance between Exeter and Lampeter is 217 miles. The road distance is 170.4 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Lampeter without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Lampeter without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 44m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Lampeter?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Exeter to Lampeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Lampeter bus from?

Exeter to Lampeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Lampeter?

The best way to get from Exeter to Lampeter is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Exeter to Lampeter bus arrive?

Exeter to Lampeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Lampeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Lampeter is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Exeter to Lampeter.

Where can I stay near Lampeter?

There are 690+ hotels available in Lampeter.

Exeter to Lampeter - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Lampeter 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthen
4. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black LionT1 / ...
5h 44m
Drive 169.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Lampeter169.4 mi
3h 21m
£43–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rose and Crown112 / ...
4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black LionT1 / ...
8h 5m
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CarmarthenCardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
6h 17m
£49–107

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 215.9 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Lampeter, Wales?

You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to The Black Lion via Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to The Black Lion via Cardiff Central, Carmarthen, and Carmarthen station in around 6h 17m.

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