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 £21 - £60 and takes 7h 31m.

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 4h and costs £85 - £200.

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 Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and arriving at Bampfylde Street via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

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 4h.

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 4h and costs £85 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 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 FlixBus, depart from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal 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 4h and costs £85 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £60 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Dover to Exeter bus arrive?

Dover to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

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 5m to drive from Dover to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1353+ 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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St DavidsLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
4h
£85–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to London Victoria1710 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde StreetUkn49 / ...
7h 31m
£22–59
Drive 242.2 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Exeter242.2 mi
4h 5m
£61–88
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)LCY - EXT
7h 14m
£212–520
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Waterloo EastDover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter CentralLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 4m
£27–111
Bus via Honiton Road P&R
1. Take the bus from Pencester Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Honiton Road P&R501 / ...
9h 9m
£30–73
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)LGW - EXT
6h 13m
£140–353
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)LHR - EXT
6h 45m
£172–536

Dover to Exeter by train and subway

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Distance: 252.1 mi
Duration: 4h

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 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Bampfylde Street via London Victoria in around 7h 31m.

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