There are 4 ways to get from Swansea to Exeter by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 31m£27–82Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
4h 55m£23–51Drive 143.9 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Exetercar 143.9 mi
2h 34m£35–51Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 26m£46–96
Swansea to Exeter by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Exeter is to bus which costs £22 - £55 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £50.
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 Bampfylde Street via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
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 31m.
The distance between Swansea and Exeter is 161 miles. The road distance is 144.8 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £26 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Swansea to Exeter, including transfers.
Swansea to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £26 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 4h 55m.
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 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bampfylde Street via Sophia Gardens in around 4h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–16
- 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 Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–11
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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
Swansea to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Swansea to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Exeter is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Swansea to Exeter.
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