There are 4 ways to get from Malvern to Exeter by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 17m£61–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Worcester Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp4 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
7h 39m£32–50Drive 126.1 mi
- Drive from Malvern to Exetercar 126.1 mi
2h 18m£32–46Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 32m£69–130
Malvern to Exeter by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malvern to Exeter is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Malvern to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Malvern to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bank Street and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Worcester Bus Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Malvern to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Great Malvern and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Worcester Foregate Street and Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Malvern and Exeter is 151 miles. The road distance is 126.8 miles.
The best way to get from Malvern to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Malvern to Exeter, including transfers.
Malvern to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Worcester Bus Station.
Malvern to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Malvern to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 39m.
What companies run services between Malvern, England and Exeter, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bank Street to Bampfylde Street via Worcester Bus Station and Sophia Gardens in around 7h 39m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Worcester Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Malvern to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Malvern to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malvern to Exeter is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Malvern to Exeter.
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