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How to get from Exeter to Swindon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Exeter to Swindon in South West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 6A bus from Paris Street, Exeter City Centre station to St Davids Station, St Davids station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Westbury (Wilts) station to Swindon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6A6A
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Paris Street, Exeter City Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paris Street, Exeter City Centre
    ID dvndmjmt
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6A6A
    Wait for bus
    6A
    Okehampton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Davids Station, St Davids
    ID dvndmawd
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Westbury (Wilts)
    67 min
  • 7
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Swindon
  • 8
    Ride to train station Swindon
    Ride to train station
    Swindon
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Exeter to Swindon in South West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter Central station to Exeter St Davids station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Westbury (Wilts) station to Swindon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Walk to train station
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Exeter Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exeter Central
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Paignton
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Westbury (Wilts)
    67 min
  • 6
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Swindon
  • 7
    Ride to train station Swindon
    Ride to train station
    Swindon
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Exeter to Swindon

The distance between Exeter, South West and Swindon, South West is approximately 114.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Exeter to Swindon by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Exeter

Exeter is located at New North Road, South West and the nearest public transport station is Paris Street, Exeter City Centre.

Train stations close to Exeter:

  • Pinhoe
  • Exeter St Thomas
  • Exeter St Davids

Bus stations close to Exeter:

  • Paris Street, Exeter City Centre
  • High Street, Exeter City Centre
  • Sidwell Street, Exeter City Centre

Public transport stations close to Swindon, South West

Swindon is located at Swindon, South West and the nearest public transport station is Rail Station, Swindon.

Bus stations close to Swindon:

  • Rail Station, Swindon
  • Swindon
  • Bus Station, Swindon

By train

To get from Exeter to Swindon in South West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter Central station to Exeter St Davids station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Westbury (Wilts) station to Swindon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Walk to train station
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Exeter Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exeter Central
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Paignton
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Westbury (Wilts)
    67 min
  • 6
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Swindon
  • 7
    Ride to train station Swindon
    Ride to train station
    Swindon
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Swindon?

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 6A, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Exeter to Swindon?

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Swindon?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Exeter to Swindon?

    The 6A bus line goes from Paris Street, Exeter City Centre station near Exeter in Exeter to Okehampton station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Swindon station near Swindon in South West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Exeter to Swindon by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Exeter in Exeter and Swindon in South West by bus and train is about 2 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Exeter to get to Swindon?

    Get on the 6A bus from the Paris Street, Exeter City Centre stop near Exeter in Exeter.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Exeter and Swindon?

    Get off the bus at the Swindon station, which is closest to Swindon in South West.

  • When is the last train from Exeter to Swindon?

    The last train from Exeter in Exeter to Swindon in South West is the Great Western Railway line. It leaves the Exeter St Davids station at 22:18.

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