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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Kew is to train which costs £18 - £80 and takes 3h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Kew is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £60 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Kew?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Kew. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Watermans Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Kew?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Kew station. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Kew Gardens station via Paddington and Hammersmith. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Exeter to Kew?

The distance between Exeter and Kew is 180 miles. The road distance is 163.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Kew without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Exeter to Kew, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Kew bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Exeter to Kew train from?

Exeter to Kew train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Kew?

The best way to get from Exeter to Kew is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £55 and takes 4h 37m, you could also fly, which costs £130 - £400 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Exeter to Kew bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Kew train arrive?

Exeter to Kew train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Kew?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Kew is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Exeter to Kew.

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

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Where can I stay near Kew?

There are 17605+ hotels available in Kew.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Kew 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 / ...
2h 41m
£63–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Station501 / ...
4h 37m
£17–54
Drive 162.3 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Kew162.3 mi
2h 54m
£41–59
Fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)EXT - LHR
4h 59m
£137–400
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to ReadingTotnes - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Richmond (London)Reading - London Waterloo / ...
3h 18m
£51–167
Train #2
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Clapham JunctionExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
3h 36m
£18–76
Fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)EXT - LGW
4h 48m
£113–290
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)EXT - LCY
6h 18m
£187–463

Exeter to Kew by train and subway

169Weekly Services

2h 41mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.2 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £29–55 and the journey takes 3h 40m. FlixBus also services this route every 2 hours.

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