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

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There are 7 ways to get from Darlington to Exeter by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    5h 39m
    £170–250

  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 6m
    £76–187

  3. Drive 323.7 mi

    1. Drive from Darlington to Exetercar car 323.7 mi
    5h 27m
    £81–117

  4. Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NCL - EXT
    4h 19m
    £106–273

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Birmingham New Streettrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    5h 44m
    £167–241

  6. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    5h 40m
    £114–265

  7. 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 17m
    £149–444

Darlington to Exeter by train

Calendar70Weekly Trains
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£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 3 hours. Tickets cost £170–250 and the journey takes 5h 39m.

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