What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Exeter is to rideshare which costs £15 - £26 and takes 3h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Exeter is to train via London Paddington which takes 2h 48m and costs £75 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Bampfylde Street via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Waterloo and arriving at Exeter Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Exeter?

The distance between Charing Cross and Exeter is 176 miles. The road distance is 171 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Exeter without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 2h 48m and costs £75 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Exeter?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Charing Cross to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Exeter bus from?

Charing Cross to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Exeter train from?

Charing Cross to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train, bus or fly from Charing Cross to Exeter?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Exeter is to train via London Paddington which takes 2h 48m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £90 and takes 5h 49m, you could also fly, which costs £150 - £440 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Charing Cross to Exeter bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Exeter train arrive?

Charing Cross to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Charing Cross to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to Exeter is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Charing Cross to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from Charing Cross to Exeter?

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 956+ hotels available in Exeter.

Can I share a ride from Charing Cross to Exeter?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charing Cross and Exeter. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Charing Cross to Exeter - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Charing Cross to Exeter by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2h 48m
£77–157
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Exeterrideshare 169.7 mi
3h 46m
£15–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
5h 49m
£18–89
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
5h 39m
£154–436
Train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
3h 17m
£70–160
Bus via London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus Ukn49
6h 4m
£30–68
Drive 170 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Exetercar 170 mi
3h 15m
£43–61
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
5h 12m
£111–274
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
6h 56m
£235–661

Charing Cross to Exeter by subway and train

175Weekly Services

2h 48mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 175.4 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Exeter, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 4h 40m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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