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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Kettering is to bus which costs £29 - £65 and takes 8h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Kettering is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Kettering?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Kettering station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Police Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Kettering?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Kettering via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Exeter to Kettering?

The distance between Exeter and Kettering is 248 miles. The road distance is 195.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Kettering without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 35m and costs £75 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Exeter to Kettering, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Kettering bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Exeter to Kettering train from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Kettering?

The best way to get from Exeter to Kettering is to train via London which takes 3h 35m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Exeter to Kettering bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Kettering train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Kettering?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Kettering is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Exeter to Kettering.

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

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Exeter to Kettering - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Kettering by train, bus, or car

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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 KetteringLondon St Pancras International - Corby / ...
3h 35m
£76–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Park707 / ...
8h 48m
£29–61
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Station501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach ParkUk900 / ...
6h 45m
£33–76
Drive 194.3 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Kettering194.3 mi
3h 29m
£49–71
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
3. Take the train from Leicester to Kettering
4h 31m
£64–181

Exeter to Kettering by train and subway

169Weekly Services

3h 35mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 246.9 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Kettering via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Police Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Park, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 6h 45m.

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