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How to get fromBracknell to Exeterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bracknell to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    2h 36m
    £59–118

  2. Drive  142.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bracknell to Exetercar car 142.8 mi
    2h 45m
    £36–52

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Winnersh Triangle Rail Station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    5h 59m
    £52–77

  4. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bracknell to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    5h 41m
    £108–253

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bracknell Bus Station to Pembroke Broadwaybus bus 194
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    5h 35m
    £55–114

  6. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    6h 31m
    £190–388

Bracknell to Exeter by train

Calendar162Weekly Trains
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 147.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bracknell Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Cavendish Gardens, Winnersh Triangle Rail Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 59m.

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