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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Crawley is to bus via Bristol which costs £24 - £40 and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Crawley is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Crawley?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Town Centre East via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Crawley?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Exeter Central and arriving at Crawley via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Exeter to Crawley?

The distance between Exeter and Crawley is 194 miles. The road distance is 172.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Crawley without a car is to train via Reading which takes 3h 56m and costs £65 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Exeter to Crawley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Crawley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Exeter to Crawley train from?

Exeter to Crawley train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Crawley?

The best way to get from Exeter to Crawley is to train via Reading which takes 3h 56m and costs £65 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 5h 20m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £270 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Exeter to Crawley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Crawley train arrive?

Exeter to Crawley train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Crawley?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Crawley is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Exeter to Crawley.

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

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Where can I stay near Crawley?

There are 696+ hotels available in Crawley.

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

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain Totnes - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
3h 56m
£65–181
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk940
7h 28m
£24–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
5h 20m
£35–71
Drive 171.3 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Crawleycar 171.3 mi
3h 26m
£43–61
Fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
4h 11m
£96–261
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Clapham Junctiontrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Crawleytrain London Victoria - Havant / ...
4h 5m
£32–208
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Three Bridgestrain
6h 10m
£160–421
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EXT - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Crawleytrain
9h 44m
£106–439

Exeter to Crawley by train and bus

192Weekly Services

3h 56mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 192.8 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Town Centre East via Reading, Gatwick Airport, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Town Centre East via Heathrow Central Bus Station, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 5h 20m.

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