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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Rayleigh is to bus and train which costs £40 - £85 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Rayleigh is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £95 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Rayleigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Eastwood Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Rayleigh?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Rayleigh via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Exeter to Rayleigh?

The distance between Exeter and Rayleigh is 211 miles. The road distance is 206.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Rayleigh without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Exeter to Rayleigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Rayleigh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Exeter to Rayleigh train from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Rayleigh?

The best way to get from Exeter to Rayleigh is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Exeter to Rayleigh bus arrive?

Exeter to Rayleigh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Rayleigh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Rayleigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Rayleigh is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Exeter to Rayleigh.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Exeter to Rayleigh?

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Exeter to Rayleigh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Rayleigh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rayleightrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
3h 25m
£97–186
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus Uk049 / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Rayleightrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
6h 4m
£41–81
Drive 205.4 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Rayleighcar 205.4 mi
4h 13m
£51–73
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rayleightrain
5h 29m
£288–473
Train via London
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rayleightrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
4h 27m
£92–208
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
7h 7m
£44–102
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 London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rayleightrain
5h 56m
£128–308
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rayleightrain
6h 20m
£203–445

Exeter to Rayleigh by train

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3h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 209.9 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Rayleigh via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Eastwood Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (STN), and Bus Station in around 7h 7m.

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