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

The cheapest way to get from Crawley to Exeter is to bus via Bristol which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crawley to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Crawley and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Crawley station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via North Terminal Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Crawley and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Crawley to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Crawley and arriving at Exeter Central via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Crawley to Exeter?

The distance between Crawley and Exeter is 195 miles. The road distance is 172.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Crawley to Exeter without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 25m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Crawley to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crawley to Exeter bus from?

Crawley to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Crawley to Exeter train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Crawley to Exeter?

The best way to get from Crawley to Exeter is to train via Reading which takes 4h 25m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 6h 25m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £250 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Crawley to Exeter bus arrive?

Crawley to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Crawley to Exeter train arrive?

Crawley to Exeter train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Crawley to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Crawley to Exeter is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Crawley to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Crawley to Exeter - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Crawley to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 25m
£85–167
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087 / ...
7h 49m
£22–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
6h 25m
£40–89
Drive 171.8 mi
1. Drive from Crawley to Exetercar 171.8 mi
3h 25m
£43–62
Fly from London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
4h 42m
£94–248
Train
1. Take the train from Crawley to Clapham Junctiontrain Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
4h 42m
£79–189
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
6h 55m
£202–451

Crawley to Exeter by bus and train

168Weekly Services

4h 25mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 194.4 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Town Centre South to Exeter St Davids via Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, and Reading in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via North Terminal Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 25m.

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