The distance between Welshpool and Exeter is around 300km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Welshpool 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.
👋 Also check out Exeter → Welshpool if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Exeter St Davids.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Exeter Sidwell St.
There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Exeter by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($62).
The distance between Welshpool and Exeter is around 300km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Welshpool and Exeter by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Exeter is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £52 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool 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 Welshpool and Exeter. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Welshpool to Exeter. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
Transport for Wales, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Welshpool and Exeter. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Welshpool and Exeter. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Welshpool to Exeter. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.
National Express run regular bus services between Welshpool and Exeter. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Welshpool to Exeter. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Exeter St Davids. instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 Welshpool and Exeter. The distance is around 300km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Welshpool to Exeter is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 55m | £120($140) | every 2 hours | 364km (226 miles) |
Train via Cardiff Central | 4h 40m | £110($130) | every 4 hours | 385km (239 miles) |
Bus | 6h 50m | £14($17) | once daily | 380km (236 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | £52($62) | on demand | 300km (186 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Exeter offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.