There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to United Kingdom by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train via London Paddington
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London PaddingtonPenzance - London Paddington / ...
2h 26m£59–120Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Exeter to London170.1 mi
3h 47m£14–24Bus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals501 / ...
5h 15m£18–49Train
- Take the train from Exeter Central to London WaterlooExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
3h 21m£30–103Drive 169.9 mi
- Drive from Exeter to London169.9 mi
3h 12m£43–62
Exeter to United Kingdom by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to United Kingdom is to rideshare which costs £14 - £24 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to United Kingdom is to train via London Paddington which takes 2h 26m and costs £55 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to United Kingdom. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Trafalgar Square via Victoria Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to United Kingdom station. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Charing Cross station via Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Exeter and United Kingdom is 177 miles. The road distance is 170.9 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to United Kingdom without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 2h 26m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Exeter to United Kingdom, including transfers.
Exeter to United Kingdom bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to United Kingdom train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to United Kingdom is to train via London Paddington which takes 2h 26m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £50 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and United Kingdom?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £55–120 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £16–45 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–100
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Exeter to London
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to United Kingdom bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Exeter to United Kingdom train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to United Kingdom is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Exeter to United Kingdom.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Exeter and United Kingdom. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















