There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Tenby 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 via Swansea
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Tenbytrain
5h 45m£96–192Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Upper Park Roadbus 112 / ...
7h 26m£27–101Drive 193.2 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Tenbycar 193.2 mi
3h 29m£47–68Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenbytrain Cardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
6h 21m£92–185
Exeter to Tenby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Tenby is to bus which costs £27 - £110 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Tenby is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Upper Park Road via Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Tenby via Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Exeter and Tenby is 222 miles. The road distance is 194.3 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Tenby without a car is to train via Swansea which takes 5h 45m and costs £95 - £200.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Exeter to Tenby, including transfers.
Exeter to Tenby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter to Tenby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Tenby is to train via Swansea which takes 5h 45m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £110 and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Tenby, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Tenby via Bristol Parkway and Swansea in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Upper Park Road via Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 7h 26m.
- 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
- £40–65
- 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 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Upper Park Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- National Express
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Tenby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Exeter to Tenby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Tenby is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Exeter to Tenby.
Book your Exeter to Tenby train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Exeter to Tenby bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 1984+ hotels available in Tenby.























