What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Swansea?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Swansea is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 4h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Swansea?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Swansea is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Swansea via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Exeter to Swansea?

The distance between Exeter and Swansea is 161 miles. The road distance is 143.6 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Swansea without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £60 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Swansea?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Exeter to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Swansea bus from?

Exeter to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Swansea train from?

Exeter to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Swansea?

The best way to get from Exeter to Swansea is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Exeter to Swansea bus arrive?

Exeter to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Exeter to Swansea train arrive?

Exeter to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Swansea is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Exeter to Swansea.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Swansea?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 11m
£64–120
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
5h 23m
£19–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
4h 47m
£23–41
Drive 142.8 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Swanseacar 142.8 mi
2h 32m
£36–52
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 36m
£63–120

Exeter to Swansea by train

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Distance: 159.6 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Swansea via Bristol Parkway in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Sophia Gardens in around 4h 47m.

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