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

The cheapest way to get from Chichester to Exeter is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chichester to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Chichester and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Chichester to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Market and arriving at Bampfylde Street via North Terminal Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Chichester and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Chichester to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Chichester and arriving at Exeter Central via Southampton Central and Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Chichester to Exeter?

The distance between Chichester and Exeter is 146 miles. The road distance is 138.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chichester to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Chichester to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chichester to Exeter bus from?

Chichester to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Market station.

Where do I catch the Chichester to Exeter train from?

Chichester to Exeter train services, operated by Southern, depart from Chichester station.

Train or bus from Chichester to Exeter?

The best way to get from Chichester to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £90 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Chichester to Exeter bus arrive?

Chichester to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at North Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the Chichester to Exeter train arrive?

Chichester to Exeter train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Chichester to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Chichester to Exeter is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Chichester to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Chichester to Exeter - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 700 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Chichester to Exeter by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chichester to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 20m
£40–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 206
2. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
7h 5m
£26–86
Drive 137.7 mi
1. Drive from Chichester to Exetercar 137.7 mi
2h 40m
£34–49
Line 700 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cathedral to The Hard Interchangebus 700
2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Westbury (Wilts)train
3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h
£83–159

Chichester to Exeter by train

116Weekly Trains

4h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 145.2 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Chichester to Exeter Central via Southampton Central and Salisbury in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market to Bampfylde Street via North Terminal Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 5m.

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