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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Penarth is to bus which costs £13 - £45 and takes 4h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Penarth is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Penarth?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Windsor Arcade via Bus Station, Kingsway GR and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Penarth?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Penarth via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Exeter to Penarth?

The distance between Exeter and Penarth is 117 miles. The road distance is 110.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Penarth without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 30m and costs £23 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Exeter to Penarth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Penarth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Exeter to Penarth train from?

Exeter to Penarth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Penarth?

The best way to get from Exeter to Penarth is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 30m and costs £23 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £45 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Exeter to Penarth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Penarth train arrive?

Exeter to Penarth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Penarth?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Penarth is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Exeter to Penarth.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Penarth?

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Where can I stay near Penarth?

There are 1510+ hotels available in Penarth.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Penarth 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 via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple MeadsPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 30m
£24–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus StationUk049 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
4h 4m
£13–42
Drive 109.8 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Penarth109.8 mi
2h 2m
£28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 58m
£46–82

Exeter to Penarth by train

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2h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 116.7 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Penarth via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Windsor Arcade via Bus Station, Kingsway GD, Kingsway GR, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 7 in around 4h 4m.

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