There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Newcastle Emlyn 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 Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
5h 1m£154–245Drive 185.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Newcastle Emlyncar 185.8 mi
3h 29m£46–67Bus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
7h 8m£91–125Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
5h 42m£132–219
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Newcastle Emlyn is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Newcastle Emlyn is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Newcastle Emlyn. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Maescader via Sophia Gardens and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Newcastle Emlyn. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Carmarthen via Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Exeter and Newcastle Emlyn is 210 miles. The road distance is 186.9 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Newcastle Emlyn without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £150 - £250.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Exeter to Newcastle Emlyn, including transfers.
Exeter to Newcastle Emlyn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Newcastle Emlyn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Newcastle Emlyn is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £150 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £90 - £130 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Newcastle Emlyn via Bristol Parkway, Swansea, and Carmarthen in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Newcastle Emlyn via Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, and Maescader in around 7h 8m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- 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)
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Newcastle Emlyn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Exeter to Newcastle Emlyn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Newcastle Emlyn is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Exeter to Newcastle Emlyn.
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