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 20m and costs £100 - £290.

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 two 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 £170 - £250.

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 two 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 £170 - £250. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £220 - £700 and takes 11h 49m.

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

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
£170–250
Drive 323.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Darlington to Exetercar 323.7 mi
5h 27m
£80–115
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
4h 20m
£104–283
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)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 10m
£81–193
Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Exeter
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Exeter (EXT)plane MME - EXT
11h 49m
£224–657
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Darlington to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
5h 35m
£107–265
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 16m
£147–444
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 25m
£138–325

Darlington to Exeter by train

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5h 39mAverage Duration

£170Cheapest Price

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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 2 hours. Tickets cost £170–250 and the journey takes 5h 39m. Alternatively, Ryanair and KLM fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Exeter (EXT) once daily.

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