What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Porton Down?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Porton Down is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 1h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Porton Down?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Porton Down is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Porton Down?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Porton Down. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Old Police House via Bus Station, Bus Station, Market Place and Cathedral Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Exeter to Porton Down?

The distance between Exeter and Porton Down is 97 miles. The road distance is 96.1 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Porton Down without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Porton Down without a car is to train and line 66 bus which takes 3h 31m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Porton Down?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Exeter to Porton Down, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Porton Down bus from?

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

Where does the Exeter to Porton Down bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Porton Down?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Porton Down is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Exeter to Porton Down.

Where can I stay near Porton Down?

There are 504+ hotels available in Porton Down.

Exeter to Porton Down - 3 ways to travel via train, line 66 bus, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Exeter to Porton Down 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, line 66 bus
best
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to SalisburyExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SB to Porton Science Park66
3h 31m
Drive 95.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Porton Down95.5 mi
1h 54m
£24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus StationUk049 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Blue Boar Row24
6h 49m

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Distance: 96.1 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Porton Down, England?

You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Old Police House via Bus Station, Bus Station, Market Place, Blue Boar Row, and Cathedral Hotel in around 6h 49m.

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