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How to get fromDarlington to Exeterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Darlington to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Exeter St DavidstrainEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    5h 38m
    £140–430
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus591 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus
    9h 13m
    £32–62
  3. Drive 323.7 mi

    1. Drive from Darlington to Exetercar323.7 mi
    5h 23m
    £80–115
  4. Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Exeter

    1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Exeter (EXT)planeMME - EXT
    9h 24m
    £144–807
  5. Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)planeNCL - EXT
    4h 2m
    £95–238
  6. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeNCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    5h 5m
    £45–154
  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)planeMAN - EXT
    5h 32m
    £109–348
  8. Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeNCL - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
    4. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain
    7h 27m
    £125–273
  9. Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeNCL - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
    6h 36m
    £128–391

Darlington to Exeter by train

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£140Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Darlington, England and Exeter, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Darlington to Exeter St Davids every 3 hours. Tickets cost £140–430 and the journey takes 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Bampfylde Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 13m.

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