What is the cheapest way to get from Penarth to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Penarth to Exeter is to bus which costs £20 - £50 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penarth to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Penarth to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Penarth and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Penarth to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Windsor Terrace and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Penarth and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Penarth to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Penarth and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Penarth to Exeter?

The distance between Penarth and Exeter is 117 miles. The road distance is 111.1 miles.

How do I travel from Penarth to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Penarth to Exeter without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 40m and costs £18 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Penarth to Exeter?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Penarth to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penarth to Exeter bus from?

Penarth to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Penarth to Exeter train from?

Penarth to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Penarth to Exeter?

The best way to get from Penarth to Exeter is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 40m and costs £18 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Penarth to Exeter bus arrive?

Penarth to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Penarth to Exeter train arrive?

Penarth to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Penarth to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Penarth to Exeter is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Penarth to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from Penarth to Exeter?

Book your Penarth to Exeter train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1428+ hotels available in Exeter.

Penarth to Exeter - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Penarth to Exeter 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 via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2h 40m
£18–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
4h 17m
£21–48
Drive 110.4 mi
1. Drive from Penarth to Exetercar 110.4 mi
2h 3m
£27–39
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 54m
£42–82

Penarth to Exeter by train

235Weekly Trains

2h 40mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Penarth to Exeter.

Launch map view

Distance: 116.6 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Penarth to Exeter St Davids via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Street twice a week. Tickets cost £19–45 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.