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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Chatham is to bus and train which costs £35 - £70 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Chatham is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Chatham?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Chatham station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Railway Station New Cut via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Chatham?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Chatham via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Exeter to Chatham?

The distance between Exeter and Chatham is 213 miles. The road distance is 208.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Chatham without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 40m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Exeter to Chatham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Chatham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Exeter to Chatham train from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Chatham?

The best way to get from Exeter to Chatham is to train via London which takes 3h 40m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Exeter to Chatham bus arrive?

Exeter to Chatham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where does the Exeter to Chatham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Chatham?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Chatham is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Exeter to Chatham.

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

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Where can I stay near Chatham?

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
3h 40m
£95–186
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Victoriabus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
6h 25m
£35–68
Drive 207.6 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Chathamcar 207.6 mi
3h 37m
£51–74
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain
6h 47m
£172–464
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Chathamtrain Luton - Rainham / ...
4h 57m
£83–186
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B9
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bus Stationbus B21
7h 26m
£40–98
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Chathamtrain
5h 58m
£238–685
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain
6h 33m
£122–309

Exeter to Chatham by train and subway

180Weekly Services

3h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 211.9 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Chatham via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Railway Station New Cut via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Bus Station in around 7h 26m.

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