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How to get fromDurham to Exeterby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    5h 56m
    £45–600

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Leeds York St Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 101 / ...
    10h 37m
    £32–90

  3. Drive 340.6 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Exetercar car 340.6 mi
    5h 48m
    £84–121

  4. Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4h 47m
    £36–149

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    10h 3m
    £107–272

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    5h 30m
    £99–349

  7. Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 3m
    £120–394

  8. Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NCL - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain train
    7h 7m
    £120–278

Durham to Exeter by train

Calendar80Weekly Trains
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Durham, England and Exeter, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Exeter St Davids every 2 hours. Tickets cost £45–600 and the journey takes 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Bampfylde Street via Leeds York St Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 37m.

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