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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Basildon is to train via London which costs £23 - £90 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Basildon is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £70 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Basildon?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Basildon station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Basildon via London Paddington and London Fenchurch Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Exeter to Basildon?

The distance between Exeter and Basildon is 203 miles. The road distance is 200.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Basildon without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Exeter to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Basildon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Exeter to Basildon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Basildon?

The best way to get from Exeter to Basildon is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £180 - £480 and takes 6h 3m, you could also bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 36m.

Where does the Exeter to Basildon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Basildon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Basildon is 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Exeter to Basildon.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London PaddingtonTotnes - London Paddington / ...
3h 26m
£73–140
Train via London
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London WaterlooExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
4h 15m
£23–90
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerlea1A
2. Take the bus from Somerlea to Post OfficeX22 / ...
3. Take the bus from Longforth Car Park to Hammersmith Bus StationSf1
4. Take the subway from Hammersmith to Upminster station
7h 35m
Drive 199.3 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Basildon199.3 mi
4h 2m
£50–71
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)EXT - LCY
6h 3m
£189–474
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Station501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station727 / ...
7h 36m
£37–87
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 Bridge
5h 22m
£119–311
Fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)EXT - LHR
6h 20m
£155–432

Exeter to Basildon by train and foot

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3h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 201.5 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £55–120 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY) twice daily.

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