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

The cheapest way to get from Dartford to Exeter is to bus which costs £27 - £55 and takes 6h 44m.

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 26m and costs £65 - £150.

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 Clocktower, Denmark Hill /Camberwell Green and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

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 26m.

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 26m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m 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 FlixBus, 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 26m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 6h 44m, you could also fly, which costs £190 - £480 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Dartford to Exeter bus arrive?

Dartford to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 47m 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?

There are 1354+ hotels available in Exeter.

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 DavidsLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
3h 26m
£66–148
Bus via Bexleyheath Clocktower
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde StreetUkn49 / ...
7h 33m
£16–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Honiton Road P&R501 / ...
6h 44m
£27–54
Drive 186.9 mi
1. Drive from Dartford to Exeter186.9 mi
3h 47m
£47–68
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)LCY - EXT
6h 14m
£196–474
Train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter CentralLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h
£30–121
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)LGW - EXT
5h 28m
£118–324
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)LHR - EXT
6h 24m
£162–474

Dartford to Exeter by train

167Weekly Trains

3h 26mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 193.2 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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 £55–130 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Honiton Road P&R hourly. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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