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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

    best
    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Totnes / ...
    4h 33m
    £65–154

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Honiton Road P&Rbus bus Fal
    8h 15m
    £24–76

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    8h 12m
    £50–81

  4. Drive 191.3 mi

    1. Drive from Eastbourne to Exetercar car 191.3 mi
    3h 44m
    £48–68

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    7h 4m
    £144–432

  6. Train via Salisbury

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train Brighton - Southampton Central
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    6h 20m
    £54–115

Eastbourne to Exeter by bus

Calendar101Weekly Buses
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Bampfylde Street via Old Steine and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 12m.

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