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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Chelsea to Exeter is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £30 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Chelsea and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Bampfylde Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Chelsea and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Paddington and arriving at Exeter St Davids. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Chelsea to Exeter?

The distance between Chelsea and Exeter is 173 miles. The road distance is 168.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelsea to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £30 - £130.

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

The train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids takes 2h 10m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Chelsea to Exeter bus from?

Chelsea to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Chelsea to Exeter train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Chelsea to Exeter?

The best way to get from Chelsea to Exeter is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Honiton Road P&R, which costs £19 - £45 and takes 4h 51m, you could also fly, which costs £190 - £480 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Chelsea to Exeter bus arrive?

Chelsea to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Chelsea to Exeter train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chelsea to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelsea to Exeter is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Chelsea to Exeter.

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

Book your Chelsea to Exeter train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chelsea to Exeter?

Book your Chelsea to Exeter bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1354+ hotels available in Exeter.

Can I share a ride from Chelsea to Exeter?

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

Chelsea to Exeter - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Chelsea 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
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St DavidsLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
2h 10m
£30–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde StreetUkn49 / ...
5h 6m
£11–40
Bus via Honiton Road P&R
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Honiton Road P&R501 / ...
4h 51m
£19–42
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Exeter169.7 mi
3h 46m
£15–26
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)LGW - EXT
4h 49m
£110–320
Train via Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter CentralLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 31m
£26–97
Drive 168 mi
1. Drive from Chelsea to Exeter168 mi
3h 7m
£42–61
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)LCY - EXT
6h 33m
£196–471
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)LHR - EXT
5h 38m
£145–449

Chelsea to Exeter by train

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2h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 172.4 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £55–130 and the journey takes 2h 10m. South Western Railway also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Honiton Road P&R hourly. Tickets cost £17–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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