There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Pencader by train, bus, or car
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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 37m£77–147Drive 178.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Pencadercar 178.6 mi
3h 16m£45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Pencader War Memorialbus T1c
7h 26mTrain 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 / ...
6h 10m£76–148
Exeter to Pencader by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Pencader is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Pencader is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Pencader. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Pencader War Memorial via Sophia Gardens and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Pencader. 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 37m.
The distance between Exeter and Pencader is 203 miles. The road distance is 179.6 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Pencader without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Exeter to Pencader, including transfers.
Exeter to Pencader bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Pencader train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Pencader is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Pencader, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Maescader via Bristol Parkway, Swansea, Carmarthen, and Carmarthen station in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Pencader War Memorial via Sophia Gardens and Sarn Odeon in around 7h 26m.
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 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- 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
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- 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 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- 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
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Pencader War Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Pencader bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Exeter to Pencader train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Pencader is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Exeter to Pencader.
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