There are 4 ways to get from Pontypridd to Exeter by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3h 7m£46–96Line 132 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Railway Station South E6 to Greyfriars Road GFbus 132
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
5h 3m£22–36Drive 114.2 mi
- Drive from Pontypridd to Exetercar 114.2 mi
2h 2m£29–41Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 4m£49–97
Pontypridd to Exeter by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Exeter is to line 132 bus and bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Railway Station South E6 and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Pontypridd and Exeter is 126 miles. The road distance is 114.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Exeter without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 7m and costs £45 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Pontypridd to Exeter, including transfers.
Pontypridd to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Railway Station South E6.
Pontypridd to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pontypridd station.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Exeter is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 7m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can line 132 bus and bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Pontypridd to Exeter St Davids via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station South E6 to Bampfylde Street via Greyfriars Road GF and Sophia Gardens in around 5h 3m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Bus from Railway Station South E6 to Greyfriars Road GF
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Pontypridd to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GF station.
Pontypridd to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Exeter is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Pontypridd to Exeter.
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