There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Mumbles by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 1m£67–124Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
5h 19m£28–44Drive 147.4 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Mumblescar 147.4 mi
2h 42m£37–53Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 44m£66–123Train, bus
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk910 / ...
5h 28m£56–96
Exeter to Mumbles by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Mumbles is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Mumbles is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Mumbles. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Newton Road via Sophia Gardens and Swansea Bus Station Stand W. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Mumbles. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Swansea via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Exeter and Mumbles is 166 miles. The road distance is 148.2 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Mumbles without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Exeter to Mumbles, including transfers.
Exeter to Mumbles bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Mumbles train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Mumbles is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Mumbles, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Newton Road via Bristol Parkway, Swansea, and Swansea Bus Station Stand W in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Newton Road via Sophia Gardens, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Swansea Bus Station Stand W in around 5h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Mumbles bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Exeter to Mumbles train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Mumbles is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Exeter to Mumbles.
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