What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Canvey Island?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Canvey Island is to bus and train which costs £27 - £60 and takes 6h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Canvey Island?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Canvey Island is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £70 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Canvey Island?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Canvey Island. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Benfleet via London Paddington and London Fenchurch Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Exeter to Canvey Island?

The distance between Exeter and Canvey Island is 208 miles. The road distance is 205.2 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Canvey Island without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Canvey Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £70 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Canvey Island?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Exeter to Canvey Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Canvey Island train from?

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

Train or fly from Exeter to Canvey Island?

The best way to get from Exeter to Canvey Island is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £180 - £470 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Exeter to Canvey Island train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Canvey Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Canvey Island is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Exeter to Canvey Island.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Canvey Island?

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Where can I stay near Canvey Island?

There are 1230+ hotels available in Canvey Island.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London PaddingtonTotnes - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to BenfleetLondon Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
3h 32m
£73–136
Train via London
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London WaterlooExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from West Ham to BenfleetLondon Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
4h 24m
£24–89
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals501 / ...
2. Take the train from West Ham to BenfleetLondon Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
6h 9m
£28–60
Drive 204 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to South Benfleet204 mi
4h 5m
£51–74
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)EXT - LCY
6h 5m
£189–468
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
3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Pitsea
5h 24m
£120–304
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)EXT - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rayleigh
6h 26m
£162–448

Exeter to Canvey Island by train and foot

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3h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 206.5 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Canvey Island, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Benfleet via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, and London Fenchurch Street in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY) twice daily.

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