There are 4 ways to get from Hereford to Exeter by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3h 1m£43–106Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 445
- Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 106 / ...
6h 10m£21–54Drive 122.6 mi
- Drive from Hereford to Exetercar 122.6 mi
2h 21m£30–43Train
- Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 6m£55–86
Hereford to Exeter by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hereford to Exeter is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Hereford to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Hereford station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Country Bus Station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Arle Court Transport Hub and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Hereford and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Newport (S Wales) and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Hereford and Exeter is 145 miles. The road distance is 123.3 miles.
The best way to get from Hereford to Exeter without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 1m and costs £40 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Hereford to Exeter, including transfers.
Hereford to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Country Bus Station.
Hereford to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
The best way to get from Hereford to Exeter is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 1m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £55 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Hereford, England and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Hereford to Exeter St Davids via Newport (S Wales) and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Country Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Arle Court Transport Hub and Bus Station in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–22
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–42
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £22–35
- 1st Class
- £24–35
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Country Bus Station to Arle Court Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Hereford to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Arle Court Transport Hub station.
Hereford to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hereford to Exeter is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Hereford to Exeter.
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