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

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Totnes / ...
    3h 45m
    £74–178

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    7h 40m
    £20–73

  3. Drive 229 mi

    1. Drive from Canterbury to Exetercar car 229 mi
    3h 54m
    £56–81

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    6h 21m
    £152–435

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London Waterloo Easttrain train Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    5h 54m
    £32–99

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LCY - EXT
    7h 51m
    £210–610

Canterbury to Exeter by train and subway

Calendar135Weekly Services
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 7h 40m.

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