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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Farnborough is to train via Basingstoke which costs £26 - £50 and takes 3h 1m.

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 30m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Farnborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Farnborough station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Frimley station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

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 38m.

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 38m and costs £40 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Exeter to Farnborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Farnborough bus from?

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

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 or bus from Exeter to Farnborough?

The best way to get from Exeter to Farnborough is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £40 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £70 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Exeter to Farnborough bus arrive?

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

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 30m to drive from Exeter to Farnborough.

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

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Exeter to Farnborough - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Farnborough by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain Totnes - London Paddington / ...
2h 38m
£43–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
5h 1m
£27–66
Drive 139.2 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Farnboroughcar 139.2 mi
2h 30m
£35–50
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Basingstoketrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
3h 1m
£27–46

Exeter to Farnborough by train

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2h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 152.5 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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 £35–140 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 £24–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Atlantic Travel GB Ltd also services this route every 2 hours.

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