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

The cheapest way to get from Banbury to Exeter is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banbury to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Banbury and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Banbury to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Calthorpe Street and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Queens Lane and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Banbury and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Banbury and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Banbury to Exeter?

The distance between Banbury and Exeter is 188 miles. The road distance is 150.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Banbury to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £45 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Banbury to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Exeter bus from?

Banbury to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, depart from Calthorpe Street station.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Exeter train from?

Banbury to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.

Train or bus from Banbury to Exeter?

The best way to get from Banbury to Exeter is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £45 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £29 - £80 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Banbury to Exeter bus arrive?

Banbury to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at Magdalen Street East station.

Where does the Banbury to Exeter train arrive?

Banbury to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Banbury to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Banbury to Exeter is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Banbury to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Banbury to Exeter - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Banbury to ReadingManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St DavidsLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
2h 59m
£47–145
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calthorpe Street to Magdalen Street EastS4
2. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus StationLhr / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street501 / ...
7h 12m
£29–78
Drive 149.6 mi
1. Drive from Banbury to Exeter149.6 mi
2h 44m
£38–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from West Street to Royal Well Bus Station801
2. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Bampfylde Street104
7h 35m
£31–59

Banbury to Exeter by train

162Weekly Trains

2h 59mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 186.9 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Banbury to Exeter St Davids via Reading in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calthorpe Street to Bampfylde Street via Magdalen Street East, Queens Lane, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 12m.

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