There are 4 ways to get from Rhondda to Exeter by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Ystrad Rhondda 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 22m£18–75Bus
- Take the bus from Ferndale Hotel to Sophia Gardensbus 124
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
5h 30m£26–50Drive 121.9 mi
- Drive from Rhondda to Exetercar 121.9 mi
2h 18m£30–43Train
- Take the train from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff Centraltrain Treherbert - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 25m£44–86
Rhondda to Exeter by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhondda to Exeter is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Rhondda to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhondda to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Ferndale Hotel and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhondda to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Ystrad Rhondda and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Rhondda and Exeter is 133 miles. The road distance is 122.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rhondda to Exeter without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 22m and costs £17 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Rhondda to Exeter, including transfers.
Rhondda to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Ferndale Hotel station.
Rhondda to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ystrad Rhondda station.
The best way to get from Rhondda to Exeter is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 22m and costs £17 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Rhondda, Wales and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Ystrad Rhondda to Exeter St Davids via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferndale Hotel to Bampfylde Street via Sophia Gardens in around 5h 30m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Ystrad Rhondda to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- 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
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Bus from Ferndale Hotel to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £18–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Rhondda to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Rhondda to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhondda to Exeter is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Rhondda to Exeter.
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