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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Paddington is to train via London Waterloo which costs £25 - £70 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Paddington is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £55 - £100.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Paddington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at London Paddington. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Exeter to Paddington?

The distance between Exeter and Paddington is 173 miles. The road distance is 169.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Paddington without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £55 - £100.

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

The train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington takes 2h 12m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Paddington train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Paddington?

The best way to get from Exeter to Paddington is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £95 and takes 4h, you could also fly, which costs £140 - £420 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Exeter to Paddington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Paddington?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Paddington is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Exeter to Paddington.

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

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Where can I stay near Paddington?

There are 20656+ hotels available in Paddington.

Exeter to Paddington - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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 London Paddingtontrain Totnes - London Paddington / ...
2h 12m
£55–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
4h
£23–92
Drive 168.5 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Paddingtoncar 168.5 mi
3h 11m
£42–60
Fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
4h 53m
£143–419
Train via London Waterloo
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
3h 35m
£25–65
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain
4h 49m
£115–279
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
5h 50m
£201–571

Exeter to Paddington by train

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2h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 172.4 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £24–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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