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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Exeter is to bus via Exeter which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Exeter is to train via London which takes 3h 45m and costs £110 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Exeter?

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

How far is it from Canterbury to Exeter?

The distance between Canterbury and Exeter is 247 miles. The road distance is 230.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Exeter without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 45m and costs £110 - £240.

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

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

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Exeter bus from?

Canterbury to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Exeter train from?

Canterbury to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Exeter?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Exeter is to train via London which takes 3h 45m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h.

Where does the Canterbury to Exeter bus arrive?

Canterbury to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Canterbury to Exeter train arrive?

Canterbury to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Exeter is 230 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Canterbury to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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

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Rome2Rio compared 8 ways to get from Canterbury to Exeter. The best route is Train via London, a distance of 328.21 km.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 45m
£114–234
Bus via Exeter
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Exeterbus Uk045 / ...
8h 30m
£32–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
8h
£42–109
Drive 229 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to Exetercar 229 mi
3h 57m
£56–81
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
5h 51m
£221–503
Train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London Waterloo Easttrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 53m
£102–235
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
5h 57m
£134–310
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
7h 3m
£288–536

Canterbury to Exeter by bus

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Distance: 245.2 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Exeter St Davids via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 8h.

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