There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Llangollen by train, bus, or car
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wrexham Generaltrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
6h 57m£97–151Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
9h 25m£40–70Drive 199.8 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Llangollencar 199.8 mi
4h 4m£50–72Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham Generaltrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
7h 59m£94–165
Exeter to Llangollen by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Llangollen is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Llangollen is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Bridge End Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station, Railway Station and Wrexham Bus Station 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Wrexham General via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Exeter and Llangollen is 251 miles. The road distance is 200.9 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Llangollen without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 57m and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Exeter to Llangollen, including transfers.
Exeter to Llangollen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Llangollen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Llangollen is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 57m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Llangollen, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Bridge End Hotel via Birmingham New Street, Wrexham General, Wrexham General Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bridge End Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange, Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 7, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 9h 25m.
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 Wrexham General
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Wrexham General
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- 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
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Llangollen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Exeter to Llangollen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Llangollen is 201 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Exeter to Llangollen.
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