There are 5 ways to get from Welshpool to Exeter by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Welshpool to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 56m£91–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
7h 40m£37–63Drive 177.5 mi
- Drive from Welshpool to Exetercar 177.5 mi
3h 35m£44–64Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 46m£83–150Bus, 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 / ...
9h 15m£63–110
Welshpool to Exeter by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Exeter is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Welshpool and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Welshpool and Exeter is 228 miles. The road distance is 178.5 miles.
The best way to get from Welshpool to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Welshpool to Exeter, including transfers.
Welshpool to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A.
Welshpool to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Welshpool station.
The best way to get from Welshpool to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Welshpool to Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Bampfylde Street via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 40m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Welshpool to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- 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 38m
- 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)
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 Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- 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
Welshpool to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Welshpool to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Exeter is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Welshpool to Exeter.
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