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 Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Porthtrain
3h 21m£68–158Bus, line 124 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Talbot Street to Pontypridd Roadbus 124
4h 48m£27–38Drive 117.1 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Porthcar 117.1 mi
2h 8m£29–42Train
- 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 35m£67–120
Exeter to Porth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Porth is to bus and line 124 bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Porth is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Porth. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Pontypridd Road via Talbot Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
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 Parkway and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Exeter and Porth is 130 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 21m and costs £65 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Exeter to Porth, including transfers.
Exeter to Porth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street 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 21m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 124 bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Porth, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Porth via Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Pontypridd Road via Sophia Gardens and Talbot Street in around 4h 48m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–65
- 1st Class
- £75–110
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £25–40
- 1st Class
- £30–45
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–85
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £19–24
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £26–40
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £60–75
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £80–120
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Porth
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £6–9
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £21–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Talbot Street to Pontypridd Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Porth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Exeter to Porth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway 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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