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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Exeter is to drive which costs £80 - £120 and takes 5h 48m.

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 43m and costs £90 - £210.

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 three 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 372 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 £200 - £280.

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 three hours.

Where do I catch the Durham to Exeter train from?

Durham to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham 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 48m 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?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 56m
£200–280
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4h 48m
£64–162
Drive 340.6 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Exetercar 340.6 mi
5h 48m
£82–119
Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Durham to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
3h 43m
£94–207
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
5h 39m
£127–267
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
5h 43m
£141–351
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 2m
£137–429
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain
7h 6m
£133–326

Durham to Exeter by train

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Distance: 370 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 3 hours. Tickets cost £200–280 and the journey takes 5h 56m.

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