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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Acton is to bus which costs £16 - £50 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Acton is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £65 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Acton?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Acton station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Gunnersbury Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Acton?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Acton. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Acton Main Line via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Exeter to Acton?

The distance between Exeter and Acton is 178 miles. The road distance is 165.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Acton without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Exeter to Acton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Acton bus from?

Exeter to Acton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Acton train from?

Exeter to Acton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Acton?

The best way to get from Exeter to Acton is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £50 and takes 4h 46m, you could also fly, which costs £130 - £370 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Exeter to Acton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Acton train arrive?

Exeter to Acton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Acton?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Acton is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Exeter to Acton.

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

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Where can I stay near Acton?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London PaddingtonTotnes - London Paddington / ...
2h 29m
£66–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Station501 / ...
4h 46m
£16–50
Drive 164.8 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Acton164.8 mi
3h 1m
£41–59
Fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)EXT - LHR
4h 58m
£135–368
Bus via Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride
1. Take the bus from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride to Heathrow Central Bus Station501 / ...
5h 4m
£30–62
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)EXT - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
4h 56m
£108–313
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)EXT - LCY
6h 1m
£198–572

Exeter to Acton by train

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2h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 176.6 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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