There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Porth by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Porthtrain
3h 11m£18–72Bus
- Take the bus from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway GRbus 216
- Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Pontypridd Roadbus 132
5h 36m£36–65Drive 117.1 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Porthcar 117.1 mi
2h 8m£28–41Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Porthtrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert
3h 34m£39–87
Exeter to Porth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Porth is to drive which costs £27 - £45 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Porth is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £27 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Porth. However, there are services departing from Cheeke Street and arriving at Pontypridd Road via Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride, Public Transport Interchange and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Porth. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Porth via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Exeter and Porth is 129 miles. The road distance is 117.8 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Porth without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 11m and costs £17 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Exeter to Porth, including transfers.
Exeter to Porth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride station.
Exeter to Porth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Porth is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 11m and costs £17 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Porth, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Porth via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cheeke Street to Pontypridd Road via Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride, Public Transport Interchange, Kingsway GR, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 5h 36m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £5–19
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–42
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Porth
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Bus from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway GR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway GR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Pontypridd Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Porth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Public Transport Interchange station.
Exeter to Porth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Porth is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Exeter to Porth.
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