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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Croydon is to bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Croydon is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £75 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Croydon?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Croydon station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at West Croydon Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Croydon?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Exeter Central and arriving at East Croydon via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Exeter to Croydon?

The distance between Exeter and Croydon is 176 miles. The road distance is 173 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £75 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Exeter to Croydon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Croydon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Exeter to Croydon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Croydon?

The best way to get from Exeter to Croydon is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £75 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 5h 25m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £270 and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Exeter to Croydon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Croydon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Croydon?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Croydon is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Exeter to Croydon.

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

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Where can I stay near Croydon?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Clapham Junctiontrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
3h 20m
£78–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to West Croydon Bus Stationbus Sl7
5h 25m
£27–38
Drive 172 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Croydoncar 172 mi
3h 21m
£43–62
Fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
4h 9m
£95–262
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Totnes - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Hogarth Crescentbus 468
3h 43m
£96–172
Fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
5h 54m
£144–430
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
6h 6m
£230–670

Exeter to Croydon by train

103Weekly Trains

3h 20mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 174.8 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Exeter Central to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £70–170 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to West Croydon Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 25m.

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