There are 5 ways to get from Llanelli to Exeter by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3h 53m£24–121Line 111 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand P111
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
6h 39mDrive 156.5 mi
- Drive from Llanelli to Exeter156.5 mi
2h 44m£39–56Train
- Take the train from Llanelli to Cardiff CentralMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St DavidsCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 53m£45–106Bus, train
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand E to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1X1
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2X2
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
7h 50m
Llanelli to Exeter by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Exeter is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Llanelli and Exeter is 171 miles. The road distance is 157.4 miles.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Exeter without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 53m and costs £24 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Llanelli to Exeter, including transfers.
Llanelli to Exeter bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5.
Llanelli to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llanelli station.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Exeter is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 53m and costs £24 - £130. Alternatively, you can line 111 bus and bus, which costs and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Llanelli to Exeter St Davids via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Bampfylde Street via Swansea Bus Station Stand P, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Bus Station in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–42
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £26–40
- 1st Class
- £35–50
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1792 57 22 55
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand P
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand E to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Llanelli to Exeter bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand P.
Llanelli to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Exeter is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Llanelli to Exeter.
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