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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Dover is to bus which costs £23 - £60 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Dover is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Dover. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Dover. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Dover Priory via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Exeter to Dover?

The distance between Exeter and Dover is 254 miles. The road distance is 243.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Dover without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 25m and costs £75 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Exeter to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Dover bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Exeter to Dover train from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Dover?

The best way to get from Exeter to Dover is to train via London which takes 4h 25m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £60 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Exeter to Dover bus arrive?

Exeter to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Exeter to Dover train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Dover is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Exeter to Dover.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Exeter to Dover?

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Where can I stay near Dover?

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London PaddingtonTotnes - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover PriorySt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 25m
£77–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London VictoriaUk049 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal1710 / ...
7h 31m
£23–59
Drive 242.2 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Dover242.2 mi
4h 5m
£61–88
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)EXT - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priory
7h 31m
£206–533
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London WaterlooExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Dover PrioryLondon Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
5h 55m
£35–169
Bus via Pencester Road
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Pencester Road007
9h 20m
£26–67
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 St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory
6h 42m
£132–366
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)EXT - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory
7h 28m
£165–515

Exeter to Dover by train and subway

93Weekly Services

4h 25mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252.1 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Dover Priory via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal via London Victoria in around 7h 31m.

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