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 £80 - £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 3h 57m and costs £100 - £230.

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 every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 39m.

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 39m and costs £150 - £230.

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

The train from Darlington to Exeter St Davids takes 5h 39m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Exeter train from?

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

Train or fly from Darlington to Exeter?

The best way to get from Darlington to Exeter is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £150 - £230. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £120 - £700 and takes 8h 44m.

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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Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1524+ hotels available in Exeter.

Darlington to Exeter - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Darlington to Exeter by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 39m
£150–230
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
5h 2m
£73–176
Drive 323.7 mi
1. Drive from Darlington to Exetercar 323.7 mi
5h 27m
£80–116
Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Exeter
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Exeter (EXT)plane MME - EXT
8h 44m
£124–656
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 25m
£134–241
Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
3h 57m
£102–221
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 21m
£141–423
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 38m
£135–310

Darlington to Exeter by train

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Distance: 348.1 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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 39m. Alternatively, KLM and Ryanair fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Exeter (EXT) twice daily.

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