There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Welshpool by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 54m£92–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
7h 39m£34–63Drive 175.8 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Welshpoolcar 175.8 mi
3h 39m£44–63Train 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 7m£86–151Train, bus
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
8h 36m£65–111
Exeter to Welshpool by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Welshpool is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 39m.
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 Exeter and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
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 54m.
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 54m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Exeter to Welshpool, including transfers.
Exeter to Welshpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter 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 54m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 39m.
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 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 39m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Welshpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus 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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