There are 5 ways to get from Llanelli to Exeter by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Llanelli to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3h 52m£68–147Line 111 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand Pbus 111
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
7h 27m£20–83Drive 156.5 mi
- Drive from Llanelli to Exetercar 156.5 mi
2h 46m£38–55Train
- Take the train from Llanelli to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 53m£73–142Bus, train
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand E to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1bus X1
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 51m£59–104
Llanelli to Exeter by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Exeter is to line 111 bus and bus which costs £20 - £85 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 and arriving at Exeter via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Llanelli and Exeter is 171 miles. The road distance is 157.4 miles.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Exeter without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 52m and costs £65 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Llanelli to Exeter, including transfers.
Llanelli to Exeter bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5.
Llanelli to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llanelli station.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Exeter is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 52m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can line 111 bus and bus, which costs £20 - £85 and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Llanelli to Exeter St Davids via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Exeter via Swansea Bus Station Stand P, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 27m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand P
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand E to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Llanelli to Exeter bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand P.
Llanelli to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Exeter is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Llanelli to Exeter.
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