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How to get fromExeter to Lewesby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain train London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
    3h 56m
    £97–171

  2. Bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Ukn49
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus Uk940 / ...
    6h 50m
    £35–57

  3. Drive  176.4 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Lewescar car 176.4 mi
    3h 23m
    £45–65

  4. Fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    4h 41m
    £102–291

  5. Train via Salisbury

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train Southampton Central - Brighton
    5h 9m
    £71–141

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Old Steinebus bus 025
    7h 22m
    £38–64

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EXT - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain train
    6h 58m
    £228–491

Exeter to Lewes by train and subway

Calendar169Weekly Services
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Lewes via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Lewes via London Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, and Gatwick Airport in around 6h 50m.

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