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

The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Exeter is to bus via Bristol which costs £15 - £35 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coventry to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Coventry and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Coventry station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Pool Meadow Bus Station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Newhall St and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Coventry and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Coventry and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Coventry to Exeter?

The distance between Coventry and Exeter is 184 miles. The road distance is 162.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Coventry to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Coventry to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Exeter bus from?

Coventry to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall St station.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Exeter train from?

Coventry to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Coventry to Exeter?

The best way to get from Coventry to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 4h 51m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £230 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Coventry to Exeter bus arrive?

Coventry to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Coventry to Exeter train arrive?

Coventry to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Coventry to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Exeter is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Coventry to Exeter.

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

Book your Coventry to Exeter train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Coventry to Exeter - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Coventry to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St DavidsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 39m
£45–150
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus StationUk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde StreetUkn49 / ...
4h 51m
£15–34
Drive 161.7 mi
1. Drive from Coventry to Exeter161.7 mi
2h 52m
£41–59
Fly
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Exeter (EXT)BHX - EXT
5h 55m
£90–221
Bus
1. Take the bus from Belgrade Theatre to Birmingham Coach StationX1
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street101 / ...
7h 2m

Coventry to Exeter by train

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Distance: 183.3 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £40–140 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Newhall St and Bus Station in around 4h 51m.

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