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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter to Wales
Cheapest price
£140
Average price
£140
Fastest journey
5 h 12 m
Average duration
5 h 12 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
329 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter to Wales is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to Wales will cost around £140 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £140.
Of the 1 trains that leave Exeter for Wales every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 329 km distance in an average of 5 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Exeter to Wales
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Wales among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £84.
Distance: 329 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£124 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 6m Average total duration 9h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Exeter to Wales
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Trains from Exeter to Wales run on average 18 times per day, taking around 5h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £84 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:04, the last at 13:48. The fastest train covers the 329 km distance in 4h 51m.
Distance 329 km |
Average train duration 5h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £84 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 4h 51m |
First train 08:04 |
Last train 13:48 |
Train companies: Cross Country, first_great_western from Exeter to Wales trainsCross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Exeter and Wales from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Exeter to Wales train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter to Wales by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wales, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Exeter and Wales
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street
WifiShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:40 Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 08:45 - 19:40, Saturday 08:45 - 18:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Bottom of stairs leading to platform 1.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Exeter St Davids: Cowick Street bus stop by shopping precint. To Newton Abbot: Cowick Street bus stop outside the station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 Station - This station has a degree of step free access to the platforms, however the Exeter bound platform cannot be accessed step free and the Exmouth bound platform can be accessed step free but only via a very steep ramp.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on the Old Tiverton Road (Nearest to St James Road)
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