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

The cheapest way to get from Dartford to Exeter is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dartford to Exeter is to train via Abbey Wood which takes 3h 21m and costs £85 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Dartford and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Dartford to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Constance Grove and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Bexleyheath Clock Tower, Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Dartford and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Dartford and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Abbey Wood and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Dartford to Exeter?

The distance between Dartford and Exeter is 194 miles. The road distance is 188 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dartford to Exeter without a car is to train via Abbey Wood which takes 3h 21m and costs £85 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Dartford to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dartford to Exeter bus from?

Dartford to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Dartford to Exeter train from?

Dartford to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train, bus or fly from Dartford to Exeter?

The best way to get from Dartford to Exeter is to train via Abbey Wood which takes 3h 21m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £270 - £650 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Dartford to Exeter bus arrive?

Dartford to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Dartford to Exeter train arrive?

Dartford to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Dartford to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Dartford to Exeter is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Dartford to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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

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

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Train via Abbey Wood
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 21m
£88–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
7h 55m
£20–182
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus N9
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus Ukn49
7h 50m
£27–48
Drive 186.9 mi
1. Drive from Dartford to Exetercar 186.9 mi
3h 49m
£46–66
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
6h 9m
£196–435
Train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
4h 59m
£78–176
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
6h 13m
£277–615
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
6h 36m
£113–286

Dartford to Exeter by train

175Weekly Trains

3h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 193.2 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dartford to Exeter via London Charing Cross, Trafalgar Square, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and London Heathrow Airport in around 7h 50m.

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