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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Porthtowan is to bus which costs £8 - £25 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Porthtowan is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Porthtowan?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Porthtowan. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Beach Road via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Exeter to Porthtowan?

The distance between Exeter and Porthtowan is 120 miles. The road distance is 92.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Porthtowan without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £18 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Exeter to Porthtowan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Porthtowan bus from?

Exeter to Porthtowan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Porthtowan?

The best way to get from Exeter to Porthtowan is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £18 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 304 bus, which costs and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Exeter to Porthtowan bus arrive?

Exeter to Porthtowan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Porthtowan?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Porthtowan is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Exeter to Porthtowan.

Where can I stay near Porthtowan?

There are 3782+ hotels available in Porthtowan.

Exeter to Porthtowan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 304 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to RedruthExeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
3h 15m
£18–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Railway Station406 / ...
3h 45m
£8–25
Bus, line 304 bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus StationUk049
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Beach Road304
3h 44m
Drive 92.1 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Porthtowan92.1 mi
1h 34m
£23–34

Exeter to Porthtowan by train and bus

152Weekly Services

3h 15mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 119.3 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Redruth hourly. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Beach Road via Bus Station in around 3h 44m.

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