The distance between Swansea and Exeter is around 234km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Swansea to Exeter by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Exeter St Davids.
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Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Exeter Sidwell St.
There are several options for getting from Swansea to Exeter by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £27 ($32).
The distance between Swansea and Exeter is around 234km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 104km (64 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Swansea and Exeter by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swansea to Exeter is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £27 ($32).
The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Exeter, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Exeter. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea to Exeter. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Parkway. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.
Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and Transport for Wales run train services between Swansea and Exeter. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swansea and Exeter. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea to Exeter. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus & Coach Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
National Express run regular bus services between Swansea and Exeter. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Exeter. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Exeter St Davids. instead which will take 2h 50m.
The closest major airport to Exeter is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Exeter. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Swansea and Exeter. The distance is around 234km (145 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Exeter is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 50m | £84($100) | every 2 hours | 257km (160 miles) |
Train via Cardiff Central | 3h 20m | £68($80) | every 4 hours | 257km (159 miles) |
Bus | 4h 40m | £14($17) | every 4 hours | 269km (167 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | £27($32) | on demand | 234km (145 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Exeter offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.