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

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Totnes / ...
    3h 40m
    £65–147

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    6h 44m
    £18–106

  3. Drive 222.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Exetercar car 222.3 mi
    3h 56m
    £55–79

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    6h 43m
    £166–454

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain train Cambridge - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Totnes / ...
    4h 3m
    £80–178

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to London Liverpool Streettrain train Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    6h 42m
    £41–145

Cambridge to Exeter by train and subway

Calendar174Weekly Services
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Exeter St Davids via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 44m.

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