What is the cheapest way to get from Ashford to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Ashford to Exeter is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ashford to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Ashford to Exeter is to train via London which takes 3h 27m and costs £80 - £190.

Is there a direct train between Ashford and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Ashford International and arriving at Exeter St Davids via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Ashford to Exeter?

The distance between Ashford and Exeter is 233 miles. The road distance is 222.9 miles.

How do I travel from Ashford to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Ashford to Exeter without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 27m and costs £80 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Ashford to Exeter?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Ashford to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashford to Exeter train from?

Ashford to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Where does the Ashford to Exeter train arrive?

Ashford to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Ashford to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Ashford to Exeter is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Ashford to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from Ashford to Exeter?

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1429+ hotels available in Exeter.

Ashford to Exeter - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
3h 27m
£81–188
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London Charing Crosstrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus Ukn49
8h 25m
£34–133
Drive 221.6 mi
1. Drive from Ashford to Exetercar 221.6 mi
3h 48m
£54–78
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
5h 39m
£121–328
Train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London Waterloo Easttrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
5h 31m
£37–131
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
6h 1m
£154–445
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
8h
£209–623

Ashford to Exeter by train and subway

181Weekly Services

3h 27mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ashford to Exeter.

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Distance: 231.2 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Ashford, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Ashford International to Exeter St Davids via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 27m.

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