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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Clare is to bus via London which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Clare is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Clare?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Clare. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Memorial via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from Exeter to Clare?

The distance between Exeter and Clare is 249 miles. The road distance is 237 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Clare without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Exeter to Clare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Clare bus from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Clare?

The best way to get from Exeter to Clare is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Exeter to Clare bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Clare?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Clare is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Exeter to Clare.

Where can I stay near Clare?

There are 514+ hotels available in Clare.

Exeter to Clare - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Clare by train, bus, or car

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 Stratford (London) to Marks TeyLondon Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
6h 20m
£91–174
Train via The Bricklayers Arms
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London WaterlooExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
7h 4m
£36–137
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 / ...
9h 24m
£45–98
Drive 235.6 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Clare235.6 mi
4h 14m
£59–85
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach StationA8 / ...
10h 40m
£39–77

Exeter to Clare by train and bus

72Weekly Services

6h 20mAverage Duration

£91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 247.8 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Memorial via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Memorial via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 9h 24m.

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