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How to get fromHolywell to Exeterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Holywell to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New StreettrainWigan North Western - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St DavidstrainEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 37m
    £61–242

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newhall Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus
    8h 9m
    £21–50

  3. Drive 221.5 mi

    1. Drive from Holywell to Exetercar221.5 mi
    4h 27m
    £56–81

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Shotton to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)planeMAN - EXT
    5h 57m
    £96–337

  5. Train via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
    7h 5m
    £78–204

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Rhyl to Cardiff CentraltrainHolyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St DavidstrainCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    8h 59m
    £83–149

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus423 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus101 / ...
    10h 3m
    £26–66

Holywell to Exeter by bus and train

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Holywell, Wales and Exeter, England?

You can take a bus from Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 to Exeter St Davids via Chester Rd West, Shotton, Chester, Crewe, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 to Bampfylde Street via Chester Bus Interchange, Newhall St, and Bus Station in around 8h 9m.

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