There are 3 ways to get from Dolgellau to Exeter by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 8m£179–257Drive 204 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dolgellau to Exetercar 204 mi
4h 15m£51–73Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 32m£174–272
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dolgellau to Exeter is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Dolgellau to Exeter is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct train from Dolgellau to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Dolgellau and Exeter is 285 miles. The road distance is 205.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dolgellau to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £170 - £260.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Dolgellau to Exeter, including transfers.
Dolgellau to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
Dolgellau to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dolgellau to Exeter is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Dolgellau to Exeter.
There are 1528+ hotels available in Exeter.
What companies run services between Dolgellau, Wales and Exeter, England?
You can take a vehicle from Dolgellau to Exeter St Davids via Machynlleth and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 8m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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
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
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
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