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 £20 - £55 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Exeter is to fly and train which takes 4h 37m and costs £30 - £140.

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 & Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

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 49m.

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 49m and costs £40 - £600.

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

The train from Durham to Exeter St Davids takes 5h 49m 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 49m and costs £40 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £55 and takes 10h.

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 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 49m
£40–600
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Leeds York St Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 106 / ...
10h
£21–51
Drive 340.6 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Exetercar 340.6 mi
5h 48m
£82–119
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
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 37m
£34–140
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 46m
£106–288
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
5h 59m
£115–408
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 21m
£64–186
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
£109–264
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Durham to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
5h 51m
£102–331

Durham to Exeter by train

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Distance: 369.9 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

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 £40–600 and the journey takes 5h 49m. 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 Bus Station in around 10h.

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