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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Kent is to bus which costs £28 - £70 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Kent is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Kent?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Kent. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Dickley Wood via London Victoria and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Kent. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Lenham via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Exeter to Kent?

The distance between Exeter and Kent is 243 miles. The road distance is 213.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Kent without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 4h 9m and costs £80 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Exeter to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Kent bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Exeter to Kent train from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Kent?

The best way to get from Exeter to Kent is to train via Ashford International which takes 4h 9m and costs £80 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Exeter to Kent bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Kent train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Kent is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Exeter to Kent.

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

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Where can I stay near Kent?

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

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

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Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London PaddingtonTotnes - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford InternationalSt Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 9m
£85–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London VictoriaUk049 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Street814
8h 34m
£29–66
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals501 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to LenhamLondon Victoria - Ashford International / ...
6h 53m
£33–104
Drive 212 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Kent212 mi
3h 37m
£53–77
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 Victoria
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenham
6h 25m
£125–394
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Clapham JunctionExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to LenhamLondon Victoria - Ashford International / ...
5h 11m
£33–163
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 Ashford International
7h 13m
£219–533
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 Ashford International
7h 28m
£172–510

Exeter to Kent by bus, foot, and train

61Weekly Services

6h 53mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 241.2 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Lenham via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Dickley Wood via London Victoria and King Street in around 8h 34m.

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