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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Exeter is to bus which costs £26 - £75 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Exeter is to train and fly which takes 3h 36m and costs £95 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Durham University Palatine Centre and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durham and arriving at Exeter St Davids. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Durham to Exeter?

The distance between Durham and Exeter is 360 miles. The road distance is 342.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £110 - £380.

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

The train from Durham to Exeter St Davids takes 5h 56m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Durham to Exeter bus from?

Durham to Exeter bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Durham University Palatine Centre station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Exeter train from?

Durham to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Exeter?

The best way to get from Durham to Exeter is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £110 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £75 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Durham to Exeter bus arrive?

Durham to Exeter bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Leeds York St Bus Station.

Where does the Durham to Exeter train arrive?

Durham to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Durham to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Exeter is 343 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Durham to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1354+ hotels available in Exeter.

Durham to Exeter - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Durham to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Exeter St DavidsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 56m
£110–380
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Leeds York St Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
8h 29m
£27–73
Drive 340.6 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Exeter340.6 mi
5h 44m
£85–123
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
4h 43m
£42–149
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
10h 3m
£118–265
Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Durham to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)NCL - EXT
3h 36m
£97–213
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)EDI - EXT
5h 33m
£125–300
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
5h 43m
£105–386
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
6h 35m
£65–216
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
6h 2m
£120–397
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davids
6h 44m
£150–369

Durham to Exeter by train

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5h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 358.1 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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 £110–380 and the journey takes 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Bampfylde Street via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 29m.

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