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

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There are 6 ways to get from Eastbourne to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Reading

    best
    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
    3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
    4h 56m
    £72–178

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Clapham JunctiontrainEastbourne - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter CentraltrainLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    5h 34m
    £25–99

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus501 / ...
    8h 26m
    £34–81

  4. Drive 191.3 mi

    1. Drive from Eastbourne to Exetercar191.3 mi
    3h 40m
    £47–68

  5. 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)planeLGW - EXT
    6h 32m
    £103–277

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Clapham Junctiontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)planeLHR - EXT
    7h 24m
    £145–412

Eastbourne to Exeter by train

Calendar180Weekly Trains
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Eastbourne, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Exeter St Davids via Gatwick Airport and Reading in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Bampfylde Street via Old Steine and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 26m.

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