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How to get fromExeter to Powysby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Powys by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Bristol

    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 / ...
    6h 4m

  2. Drive  161.4 mi

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

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Builders Armsbus bus 461 / ...
    6h 26m

  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 28m
    £141–218

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  • Distance: 194.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Powys via Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Pen-y-Bont in around 6h 28m.

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