There are 4 ways to get from Newtown to Exeter by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newtown (Powys) to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 4m£95–150Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
8h 5m£38–66Drive 175.7 mi
- Drive from Newtown to Exetercar 175.7 mi
3h 27m£45–64Bus, train
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 32m£60–106
Newtown to Exeter by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newtown to Exeter is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Newtown to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Newtown station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Newtown to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Newtown (Powys) and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Newtown and Exeter is 242 miles. The road distance is 176.7 miles.
The best way to get from Newtown to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £95 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Newtown to Exeter, including transfers.
Newtown to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
Newtown to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newtown (Powys) station.
The best way to get from Newtown to Exeter is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Newtown, Powys, Wales and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Newtown (Powys) to Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Bampfylde Street via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 5m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newtown (Powys) to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Newtown to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Newtown to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newtown to Exeter is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Newtown to Exeter.
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