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

The cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Exeter is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 24m.

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 24m.

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 Gatwick Airport and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Eastbourne to Exeter?

The distance between Eastbourne and Exeter is 229 miles. The road distance is 192.4 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 via Reading which takes 4h 56m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m 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 via Reading which takes 4h 56m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 24m.

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 Gatwick Airport station.

Can I drive from Eastbourne to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Eastbourne to Exeter is 192 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 1452+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

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

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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
£103–206
Bus
cheapest
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 24m
£46–116
Drive 191.3 mi
1. Drive from Eastbourne to Exetercar 191.3 mi
3h 43m
£48–69
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
5h 7m
£102–285
Train
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Clapham Junctiontrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
5h 34m
£98–226
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 20m
£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
6h 48m
£190–519
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT)plane SOU - EXT
7h 47m
£234–685

Eastbourne to Exeter by train

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4h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 227.7 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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 24m.

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