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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Nailsea is to bus via Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride which costs £6 - £9 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Nailsea is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Nailsea?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Nailsea. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Secondary School via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Nailsea?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Nailsea & Backwell. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Exeter to Nailsea?

The distance between Exeter and Nailsea is 69 miles. The road distance is 70 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Nailsea without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £15 - £35.

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

The train from Exeter St Davids to Nailsea & Backwell takes 1h 18m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Nailsea bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Exeter to Nailsea train from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Nailsea?

The best way to get from Exeter to Nailsea is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £15 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £18 and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the Exeter to Nailsea bus arrive?

Exeter to Nailsea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Nailsea train arrive?

Exeter to Nailsea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Nailsea & Backwell station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Nailsea?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Nailsea is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Exeter to Nailsea.

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

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Where can I stay near Nailsea?

There are 1998+ hotels available in Nailsea.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Nailsea & Backwelltrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
1h 18m
£15–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus 101 / ...
3h 14m
£4–18
Drive 69.6 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Nailseacar 69.6 mi
1h 15m
£17–25
Bus via Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride
1. Take the bus from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride to Cabot Circusbus Falc
3h 29m
£6–9

Exeter to Nailsea by train

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1h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 68.2 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Nailsea & Backwell every 2 hours. Tickets cost £15–35 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 2h 35m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a day.

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