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How to get fromExeter to Powysby train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Powys by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Hereford

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Crossgates Primary Schoolbus bus 461 / ...
    5h 46m

  2. Drive 161.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Exeter to Powyscar car 161.4 mi
    3h 23m
    £40–58

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp5
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Crosswaysbus bus T4
    8h 21m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bonttrain train
    6h 30m
    £129–284

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Crosswaysbus bus T4
    7h

  6. Bus via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus bus 106 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Crosswaysbus bus T4
    8h 58m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Powys, Wales?

You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Powys via Sophia Gardens, Talbot Street, Kingsway GR, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ, Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2, and Crossways in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Powys via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Pen-y-Bont in around 6h 30m.

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