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

The cheapest way to get from England to Exeter is to rideshare which costs £15 - £26 and takes 3h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Exeter is to train via London Paddington which takes 2h 51m and costs £55 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between England and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Bampfylde Street via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between England and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Waterloo and arriving at Exeter Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from England to Exeter?

The distance between England and Exeter is 176 miles. The road distance is 170.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from England to Exeter without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 2h 51m and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from England to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Exeter bus from?

England to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the England to Exeter train from?

England to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from England to Exeter?

The best way to get from England to Exeter is to train via London Paddington which takes 2h 51m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £55 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the England to Exeter bus arrive?

England to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the England to Exeter train arrive?

England to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from England to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between England to Exeter is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from England to Exeter.

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

Book your England to Exeter train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1353+ hotels available in Exeter.

Can I share a ride from England to Exeter?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between England and Exeter. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

England to Exeter - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from England to Exeter by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St DavidsLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
2h 51m
£57–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde StreetUkn49 / ...
5h 25m
£13–54
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Exeter169.7 mi
3h 46m
£15–26
Train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter CentralLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 17m
£16–80
Drive 169.9 mi
1. Drive from London to Exeter169.9 mi
3h 13m
£43–62

England to Exeter by subway and train

170Weekly Services

2h 51mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 175.4 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between England and Exeter, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £55–130 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £11–35 and the journey takes 5h 6m. National Express also services this route hourly.

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