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 StreetPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to WelshpoolBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 57m£76–156Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A409
7h 41m£31–63Drive 175.2 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Welshpool175.2 mi
3h 35m£44–64Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to ShrewsburyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 12m£74–139Train, bus
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
8h 6m
Exeter to Welshpool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Welshpool is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Welshpool is to drive which takes 3h 35m 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 Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
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 176.3 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £75 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Exeter to Welshpool, including transfers.
Exeter to Welshpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 41m.
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 Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 41m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–50
- 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
- £40–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–25
- 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
- Hourly
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Welshpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at 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 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Exeter to Welshpool.
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