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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Farnborough is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Farnborough is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Farnborough?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Farnborough. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Farnborough North via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Exeter to Farnborough?

The distance between Exeter and Farnborough is 153 miles. The road distance is 140 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Farnborough without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £40 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Exeter to Farnborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Farnborough train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Farnborough?

The best way to get from Exeter to Farnborough is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £40 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £60 and takes 5h 5m, you could also fly, which costs £130 - £390 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Exeter to Farnborough train arrive?

Exeter to Farnborough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Farnborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Farnborough is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Exeter to Farnborough.

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

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Where can I stay near Farnborough?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to ReadingTotnes - London Paddington / ...
2h 42m
£43–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Station501 / ...
5h 5m
£17–59
Drive 139.2 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Farnborough139.2 mi
2h 28m
£35–50
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 Farnborough North
5h 32m
£106–269
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to BasingstokeExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
3h 6m
£61–136
Fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)EXT - LHR
5h 58m
£136–382
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)EXT - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Basingstoke
5h 43m
£100–435

Exeter to Farnborough by train

144Weekly Trains

2h 42mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 152.5 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £35–130 and the journey takes 1h 43m. South Western Railway also services this route once a week. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £27–55 and the journey takes 3h 40m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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