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There are 4 ways to get from Pontypridd to Exeter by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3h
    £46–96
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus bus Cp5
    4h 41m
    £24–38
  3. Drive  114.2 mi

    1. Drive from Pontypridd to Exetercar car 114.2 mi
    2h 2m
    £29–41
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    4h 4m
    £49–92

Pontypridd to Exeter by train

Calendar236Weekly Trains
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Pontypridd to Exeter St Davids via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Street twice a week. Tickets cost £18–29 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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