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

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There are 6 ways to get from Darlington to Exeter by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Darlington to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    5h 31m
    £150–230

  2. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5h 1m
    £74–176

  3. Drive  323.7 mi

    1. Drive from Darlington to Exetercar car 323.7 mi
    5h 27m
    £82–118

  4. Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Exeter

    1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MME - EXT
    9h 23m
    £134–756

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 36m
    £127–279

  6. Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 26m
    £140–423

Darlington to Exeter by train

Calendar69Weekly Trains
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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 £150–230 and the journey takes 5h 31m. Alternatively, KLM flies from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Exeter (EXT) twice daily.

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