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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Exeter is to bus which costs £19 - £65 and takes 9h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Exeter is to train via London which takes 3h 55m and costs £80 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Priory Street and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Exeter St Davids via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Dover to Exeter?

The distance between Dover and Exeter is 254 miles. The road distance is 243.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Exeter without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 55m and costs £80 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Dover to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Exeter bus from?

Dover to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Exeter train from?

Dover to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Exeter?

The best way to get from Dover to Exeter is to train via London which takes 3h 55m and costs £80 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £65 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Dover to Exeter bus arrive?

Dover to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Dover to Exeter train arrive?

Dover to Exeter train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Exeter is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Dover to Exeter.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dover to Exeter?

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1429+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
3h 55m
£82–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
9h 7m
£20–64
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus Ukn49
7h 21m
£35–92
Drive 242.2 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Exetercar 242.2 mi
4h 7m
£59–85
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
6h 7m
£122–326
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Waterloo Easttrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
6h 3m
£36–139
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
6h 29m
£155–443
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
8h 28m
£208–620

Dover to Exeter by train and subway

121Weekly Services

3h 55mAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252.1 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Exeter St Davids via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Priory Street to Bampfylde Street via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 9h 7m.

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