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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Exeter is to bus which costs £18 - £75 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Exeter via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Swansea to Exeter?

The distance between Swansea and Exeter is 161 miles. The road distance is 144.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Swansea to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Exeter bus from?

Swansea to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Exeter train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Exeter?

The best way to get from Swansea to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £75 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Swansea to Exeter bus arrive?

Swansea to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Swansea to Exeter train arrive?

Swansea to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Exeter is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Swansea to Exeter.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 38m
£71–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087 / ...
5h 45m
£18–74
Drive 143.9 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Exetercar 143.9 mi
2h 34m
£35–51
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 42m
£68–138
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1bus X1
2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 15m
£56–106

Swansea to Exeter by train

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3h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 159.6 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Exeter St Davids via Bristol Parkway in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Exeter via Bristol Bus Station in around 5h 45m.

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