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

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain train
    3h 24m
    £51–97
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp5
    5h 44m
    £28–43
  3. Drive  117.8 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to South Walescar car 117.8 mi
    2h 20m
    £30–43
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain train Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
    3h 51m
    £55–97

Exeter to South Wales by train

Calendar207Weekly Trains
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Exeter, England and South Wales?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Cwmbach via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardens once a week. Tickets cost £18–29 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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