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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Exeter is to bus which costs £10 - £29 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Exeter is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Exeter St Davids. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Wales to Exeter?

The distance between Wales and Exeter is 114 miles. The road distance is 107.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Exeter without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 5m and costs £15 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Wales to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Exeter bus from?

Wales to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Exeter train from?

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

Train or bus from Wales to Exeter?

The best way to get from Wales to Exeter is to train via Bristol which takes 2h 5m and costs £15 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £29 and takes 4h.

Where does the Wales to Exeter bus arrive?

Wales to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Wales to Exeter train arrive?

Wales to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Wales to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Exeter is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Wales to Exeter.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Wales to Exeter?

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Wales to Exeter - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Wales to Exeter by train, bus, or car

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple MeadsCardiff Central - Fareham / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St DavidsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2h 5m
£15–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde StreetUk045 / ...
4h
£10–29
Drive 107.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Exeter107.2 mi
1h 56m
£27–38
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St DavidsCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2h 32m
£50–80

Wales to Exeter by train

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2h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 113.1 mi
Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Wales and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids via Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Bampfylde Street via Bus Station in around 4h.

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