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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Exeter is to train and bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Exeter is to train via London which takes 3h 45m and costs £100 - £190.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at Exeter St Davids via West Ham station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Basildon to Exeter?

The distance between Basildon and Exeter is 202 miles. The road distance is 200.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basildon to Exeter without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 45m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Basildon to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Exeter train from?

Basildon to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or fly from Basildon to Exeter?

The best way to get from Basildon to Exeter is to train via London which takes 3h 45m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £140 - £440 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Basildon to Exeter train arrive?

Basildon to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Basildon to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Exeter is 201 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Basildon to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
3h 45m
£100–185
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Brentwood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train Shenfield - Heathrow Terminal 5 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus Ukn49
8h 5m
£27–49
Drive 199.4 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Exetercar 199.4 mi
4h 7m
£49–71
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
6h 8m
£149–432
Train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
4h 55m
£85–195
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
5h 40m
£107–284
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
6h 19m
£231–668

Basildon to Exeter by train and subway

176Weekly Services

3h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 201.2 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £90–170 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, British Airways, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT) 4 times a day.

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