There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Powys by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus via Hereford
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Crossgates Primary Schoolbus 461 / ...
6h 4mDrive 161.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Powyscar 161.4 mi
3h 23m£40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Crosswaysbus T4
9h 15mTrain via Birmingham
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bonttrain
6h 28m£143–223Train, bus
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Crosswaysbus T4
7h 18mTrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pen-y-Bonttrain Cardiff Central - Shrewsbury
7h 48m£117–203
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Powys is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Powys is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Powys. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Crossways via Bristol Bus Station, Greyfriars Road GJ and Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Powys. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Pen-y-Bont via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Exeter and Powys is 195 miles. The road distance is 162.3 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Powys without a car is to train and bus via Hereford which takes 6h 4m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Exeter to Powys, including transfers.
Exeter to Powys bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter to Powys train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Powys is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Birmingham, which costs £140 - £230 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Powys, Wales?
You can take a bus from Exeter to Powys via Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GJ, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2, and Crossways in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Powys via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Pen-y-Bont in around 6h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bont
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Pen-y-Bont
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01544-230481
- dave@sargeantsbros.com
- Website
- sargeantsbros.com
Bus from Railway Station to Crossgates Primary School
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.sargeantsbros.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtictravel.wales
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Crossways
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Crossways
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Powys bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Exeter to Powys train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Powys is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Exeter to Powys.
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