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How to get fromExeter to Braintreeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Braintree by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
    4h 27m
    £98–173

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    6h 18m
    £36–59

  3. Drive  215.1 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Braintreecar car 215.1 mi
    4h 26m
    £54–77

  4. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain train
    6h 59m
    £123–288

  5. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
    5h 29m
    £87–165

  6. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain train
    6h 46m
    £263–486

Exeter to Braintree by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Braintree via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Rue De Jeunes via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 6h 18m.

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