There are 4 ways to get from Tenby to Exeter by train, bus, or car
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Train via Swansea
best- Take the train from Tenby to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 49m£81–158Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Upper Park Road to Sophia Gardensbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus Cp5
7h 10m£33–55Drive 194.4 mi
- Drive from Tenby to Exetercar 194.4 mi
3h 29m£49–70Train
- Take the train from Tenby to Cardiff Centraltrain Pembroke Dock - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 28m£81–147
Tenby to Exeter by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tenby to Exeter is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Tenby to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Tenby to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Upper Park Road and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Tenby to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Tenby and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Swansea and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Tenby and Exeter is 222 miles. The road distance is 195.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tenby to Exeter without a car is to train via Swansea which takes 5h 49m and costs £80 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Tenby to Exeter, including transfers.
Tenby to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Upper Park Road station.
Tenby to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Tenby station.
The best way to get from Tenby to Exeter is to train via Swansea which takes 5h 49m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Tenby, Wales and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Tenby to Exeter St Davids via Swansea and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Upper Park Road to Bampfylde Street via Sophia Gardens in around 7h 10m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Tenby to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Tenby to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- 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 Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Upper Park Road to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Tenby to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Tenby to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tenby to Exeter is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Tenby to Exeter.
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