There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Welshpool by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpooltrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 57m£110–166Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
7h 45m£44–109Drive 175.8 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Welshpoolcar 175.8 mi
3h 39m£44–64Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 13m£98–176Train, bus
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
8h 59m
Exeter to Welshpool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Welshpool is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Welshpool is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Welshpool via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Exeter and Welshpool is 228 miles. The road distance is 176.8 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £110 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Exeter to Welshpool, including transfers.
Exeter to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Welshpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Welshpool is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Welshpool, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Welshpool via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 45m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.celtic-travel.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Exeter to Welshpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Welshpool is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Exeter to Welshpool.
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