There are 5 ways to get from Llanelli to Exeter 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 Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 37m£64–133Line 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 21m£20–43Line 111 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Llanelli Bus Station Stand 5 to Swansea Bus Station Stand Pbus 111
- Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 59m£52–101Drive 156.6 mi
- Drive from Llanelli to Exetercar 156.6 mi
2h 46m£39–56Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Llanelli to Cardiff Centraltrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 52m£64–133
Llanelli to Exeter by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Exeter is to line 111 bus and bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £60.
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 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Swansea and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Llanelli and Exeter is 172 miles. The road distance is 157.5 miles.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £60 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 37m 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 Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Llanelli to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can line 111 bus and bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Llanelli to Exeter St Davids via Swansea and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 37m. 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 21m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Llanelli to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- 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 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
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Booking & Getting There
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 Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway 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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