There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Tenby by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Sheffield / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Tenbytrain London Paddington - Pembroke Dock
5h 22m£81–185Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus 112
6h 40m£29–49Drive 193.6 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Tenbycar 193.6 mi
3h 27m£48–69Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenbytrain Cardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
6h 20m£56–130
Exeter to Tenby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Tenby is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Tenby is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £70.
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 Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Exeter and Tenby is 222 miles. The road distance is 194.8 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Tenby without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £80 - £190.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Exeter to Tenby, including transfers.
Exeter to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Tenby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Tenby is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £80 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Tenby, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Tenby via Bristol Parkway in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Upper Park Road via Sophia Gardens in around 6h 40m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £70–140
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £70–90
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £95–140
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Exeter to Tenby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Tenby is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Exeter to Tenby.
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