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

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Exeter is to drive which costs £75 - £120 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Exeter is to train and fly which takes 4h 59m and costs £40 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Darlington and arriving at Exeter St Davids. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Darlington to Exeter?

The distance between Darlington and Exeter is 350 miles. The road distance is 325.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Darlington to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £140 - £450.

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

The train from Darlington to Exeter St Davids takes 5h 38m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Exeter bus from?

Darlington to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Exeter train from?

Darlington to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Darlington station.

Train, bus or fly from Darlington to Exeter?

The best way to get from Darlington to Exeter is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £140 - £450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 38m, you could also fly, which costs £150 - £900 and takes 8h 48m.

Where does the Darlington to Exeter bus arrive?

Darlington to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Darlington to Exeter train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Darlington to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Exeter is 326 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Darlington to Exeter.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 38m
£140–450
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4h 59m
£43–154
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 591
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus
8h 38m
Drive 323.7 mi
1. Drive from Darlington to Exetercar 323.7 mi
5h 27m
£80–115
Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Exeter
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Exeter (EXT)plane MME - EXT
8h 48m
£154–857
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 41m
£107–265
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)plane MAN - EXT
5h 11m
£95–347
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)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 17m
£123–389
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)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
4. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain
7h 21m
£122–283

Darlington to Exeter by train

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Distance: 348.1 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Darlington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £140–450 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 8h 38m.

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