How far is it from Exeter to Skomer Island?

The distance between Exeter and Skomer Island is 243 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Skomer Island without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Skomer Island without a car is to train and travel via Swansea which takes 6h 24m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Skomer Island?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Exeter to Skomer Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Skomer Island?

There are 600+ hotels available in Skomer Island.

Exeter to Skomer Island - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Skomer Island by train, unknown, bus, or plane

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Train, travel via Swansea
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1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
3. Take the train from Swansea to Milford Haven
4. Walk from Milford Haven to Skomer Island
6h 24m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station112 / ...
4. Walk from Bus Station to Skomer Island
8h 22m
Fly, train, travel
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EXT - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Milford Haven
4. Walk from Milford Haven to Skomer Island
7h 41m
Train, travel
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Milford Haven
3. Walk from Milford Haven to Skomer Island
6h 38m

Exeter (EXT) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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35 minAverage Duration

£115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 242.1 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Skomer Island, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Skomer Island. However, you can take the train to Bristol Parkway, take the train to Swansea, take the train to Milford Haven, then travel to Skomer Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Skomer Island via Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Bus Station in around 8h 22m.

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