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

The cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Exeter is to bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW) which costs £23 - £40 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Eastbourne and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Eastbourne to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Gildredge Road and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Old Steine and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Eastbourne and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Victoria station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Eastbourne to Exeter?

The distance between Eastbourne and Exeter is 244 miles. The road distance is 192.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Eastbourne to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Exeter bus from?

Eastbourne to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Exeter train from?

Eastbourne to Exeter train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.

Train or bus from Eastbourne to Exeter?

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Eastbourne to Exeter bus arrive?

Eastbourne to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Eastbourne to Exeter train arrive?

Eastbourne to Exeter train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Eastbourne to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Eastbourne to Exeter is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Eastbourne to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1166+ hotels available in Exeter.

Eastbourne to Exeter - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Eastbourne to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 41m
£112–227
Bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus
9h 5m
£24–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
8h 46m
£46–106
Drive 191.6 mi
1. Drive from Eastbourne to Exetercar 191.6 mi
3h 43m
£47–68
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
6h 4m
£112–273
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 28m
£87–192
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
8h 15m
£220–494

Eastbourne to Exeter by train and subway

144Weekly Services

4h 41mAverage Duration

£112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 242.5 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Eastbourne, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Exeter St Davids via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Bampfylde Street via Old Steine and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 46m.

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