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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Tenby is to bus which costs £19 - £55 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Tenby is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Tenby?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Upper Park Road via Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Tenby?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Tenby via Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Exeter to Tenby?

The distance between Exeter and Tenby is 222 miles. The road distance is 194.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Tenby without a car is to train via Swansea which takes 5h 48m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Exeter to Tenby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Tenby bus from?

Exeter to Tenby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Tenby train from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Tenby?

The best way to get from Exeter to Tenby is to train via Swansea which takes 5h 48m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £55 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Exeter to Tenby bus arrive?

Exeter to Tenby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Tenby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Tenby?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Tenby is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Exeter to Tenby.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Exeter to Tenby?

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Where can I stay near Tenby?

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Exeter to Tenby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Swansea
best
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 Tenby
5h 48m
£43–106
Bus
cheapest
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 Upper Park Road112 / ...
6h 46m
£19–54
Drive 193.6 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Tenby193.6 mi
3h 25m
£49–71
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to TenbyCardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
6h 14m
£64–130

Exeter to Tenby by train

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5h 48mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 220.7 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Tenby via Bristol Parkway and Swansea in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Upper Park Road via Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 6h 46m.

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