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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Eltham is to bus which costs £22 - £60 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Eltham is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £65 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Eltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Eltham?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Eltham via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Exeter to Eltham?

The distance between Exeter and Eltham is 185 miles. The road distance is 179.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Eltham without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Exeter to Eltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Eltham bus from?

Exeter to Eltham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Eltham train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Eltham?

The best way to get from Exeter to Eltham is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £60 and takes 5h 52m, you could also fly, which costs £180 - £460 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Exeter to Eltham bus arrive?

Exeter to Eltham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Exeter to Eltham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Eltham is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Exeter to Eltham.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London PaddingtonTotnes - London Paddington / ...
3h 19m
£65–127
Bus via Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London VictoriaUk049 / ...
6h 39m
£20–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals501 / ...
5h 52m
£23–57
Drive 178.8 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Eltham178.8 mi
3h 36m
£45–65
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)EXT - LCY
5h 47m
£187–460
Train via North Greenwich station
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London WaterlooExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
4h 27m
£21–92
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 Bridge
4h 55m
£116–304
Fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)EXT - LHR
6h 9m
£154–481

Exeter to Eltham by train and subway

169Weekly Services

3h 19mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.4 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £55–120 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £19–45 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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