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

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There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Paddington 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 / ...
    2h 6m

  2. Drive 168.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Exeter to Paddingtoncar car 168.5 mi
    3h 11m
    £42–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    3h 56m

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EXT - LHR
    4h 49m
    £155–396

  5. Train via London Waterloo Station

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
    3h 36m

  6. Fly to London City Airport

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    5h 2m
    £233–631

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain train
    4h 45m

Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

First Great Western operates a train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington hourly, and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Station every 4 hours, and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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