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How to get fromAshburton to Exeterby bus, plane or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Ashburton to Exeter by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Rollestonbus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeCHC - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
    35h 28m
    £621–1,681

  2. Bus, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Rollestonbus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeCHC - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    37h
    £383–1,569

  3. Bus, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Rollestonbus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Exeter (EXT)planeCHC - EXT
    38h 43m
    £808–2,828

  4. Bus, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Rollestonbus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeCHC - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
    4. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
    38h 26m
    £717–1,274

  5. Bus, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Rollestonbus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)planeCHC - NQY
    3. Take the train from St Austell to Exeter St Davidstrain
    47h 52m
    £729–2,448

  6. Bus, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Rollestonbus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeCHC - CWL
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    40h 49m
    £774–2,400

  7. Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Rollestonbus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeCHC - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
    40h 27m
    £1,012–1,735

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration30h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£504Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ashburton, New Zealand and Exeter, England?

There is no direct connection from Ashburton to Exeter. However, you can take the bus to Rolleston, take the line 5 bus to The Hub Hornby, take the line 125 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, then take the train to Exeter St Davids. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Rolleston, take the line 5 bus to The Hub Hornby, take the line 125 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Exeter (EXT), walk to Exeter International Airport, then take the bus to The Pyramids.

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