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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Exeter is to train via London which costs £26 - £100 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £65 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Basildon and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Basildon station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Bus Station, Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

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 Aldgate station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Basildon to Exeter?

The distance between Basildon and Exeter is 203 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 which takes 3h 44m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Basildon to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Exeter bus from?

Basildon to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

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, bus or fly from Basildon to Exeter?

The best way to get from Basildon to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £190 - £480 and takes 6h 39m, you could also bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Basildon to Exeter bus arrive?

Basildon to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

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 5m to drive from Basildon to Exeter.

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

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Basildon to Exeter - 8 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basildon to Exeter by train, subway, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St DavidsLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
3h 44m
£66–154
Train via London
cheapest
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter CentralLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 54m
£26–100
Train, subway, bus
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Ham
2. Take the subway from West Ham station to Hammersmith
3. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Longforth Car ParkSf1
4. Take the bus from Post Office to SomerleaX22 / ...
5. Take the bus from Somerlea to Bus Station1A
7h 48m
Drive 199.4 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Exeter199.4 mi
4h 5m
£50–72
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)LCY - EXT
6h 39m
£192–474
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street501 / ...
8h 10m
£36–88
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)LGW - EXT
5h 51m
£122–314
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)LHR - EXT
6h 39m
£159–484

Basildon to Exeter by train, foot, and subway

170Weekly Services

3h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 201.7 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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 £55–130 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Aurigny, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT) twice daily.

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