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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Mumbles is to bus via Bristol which costs £13 - £45 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Mumbles is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Mumbles?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Mumbles. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Southend Park via Sophia Gardens and Swansea Bus Station Stand W. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Exeter to Mumbles?

The distance between Exeter and Mumbles is 166 miles. The road distance is 148.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Mumbles without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £27 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Exeter to Mumbles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Mumbles bus from?

Exeter to Mumbles bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Mumbles?

The best way to get from Exeter to Mumbles is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £27 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Exeter to Mumbles bus arrive?

Exeter to Mumbles bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Mumbles?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Mumbles is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Exeter to Mumbles.

Where can I stay near Mumbles?

There are 1109+ hotels available in Mumbles.

Exeter to Mumbles - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Mumbles 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
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol ParkwayPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to SwanseaLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 49m
£27–97
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus StationUk049 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand BUk940 / ...
5h 24m
£13–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia GardensCp5
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand B201 / ...
5h 24m
£25–47
Drive 147.4 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Mumbles147.4 mi
2h 40m
£37–54
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to SwanseaLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 38m
£48–91

Exeter to Mumbles by train and bus

130Weekly Services

3h 49mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 165.1 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Newton Road via Bristol Parkway, Swansea, Swansea station, Swansea Bus Station Stand M, and Swansea Bus Station Stand W in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Southend Park via Sophia Gardens, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Swansea Bus Station Stand W in around 5h 24m.

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