There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead (Station) to Exeter (Station) by train, car, ferry, or plane
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Train via Stafford
best- Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
- Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 54m£122–201Drive 271.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Holyhead (Station) to Exeter (Station)car 271.1 mi
5h 42m£68–98Ferry, fly to Exeter
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane DUB - EXT
8h 12m£81–233Train
- Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
8h 45m£126–217Ferry, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 25m£79–223
Holyhead (Station) to Exeter (Station) by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead (Station) to Exeter (Station) is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead (Station) to Exeter (Station) is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct train from Holyhead (Station) to Exeter (Station). However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Stafford and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Holyhead (Station) and Exeter (Station) is 325 miles. The road distance is 272.7 miles.
The best way to get from Holyhead (Station) to Exeter (Station) without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 6h 54m and costs £120 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Holyhead (Station) to Exeter (Station), including transfers.
Holyhead (Station) to Exeter (Station) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead (Station) to Exeter (Station) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead (Station) to Exeter (Station) is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Holyhead (Station) to Exeter (Station).
There are 1532+ hotels available in Exeter (Station).
What companies run services between Holyhead (Station), Wales and Exeter (Station), England?
You can take a train from Holyhead to Exeter (Station) via Stafford, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 54m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £18–110
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Holyhead to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stena Line
Ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Stena Line
Ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Stena Line
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