What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Royal Docks?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Royal Docks is to bus via London Hammersmith Bridge Road which costs £24 - £55 and takes 5h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Royal Docks?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Royal Docks is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £85 - £160.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Royal Docks?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Royal Docks. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Woolwich Dockyard via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Exeter to Royal Docks?

The distance between Exeter and Royal Docks is 186 miles. The road distance is 179.1 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Royal Docks without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Royal Docks without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £85 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Royal Docks?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Exeter to Royal Docks, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Royal Docks train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Royal Docks?

The best way to get from Exeter to Royal Docks is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via London Hammersmith Bridge Road, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 5h 32m, you could also fly, which costs £230 - £700 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Exeter to Royal Docks train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Royal Docks?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Royal Docks is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Exeter to Royal Docks.

Where can I stay near Royal Docks?

There are 14032+ hotels available in Royal Docks.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Royal Docks 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 / ...
2h 42m
£86–159
Bus via London Hammersmith Bridge Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus Uk049 / ...
5h 32m
£25–51
Drive 178.1 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Royal Dockscar 178.1 mi
3h 39m
£44–64
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
4h 38m
£233–654
Train via Waterloo station
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
3h 44m
£76–174
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
5h 43m
£39–126
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
5h 38m
£111–289
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Woolwich Dockyardtrain
6h 2m
£161–434

Exeter to Royal Docks by train

180Weekly Trains

2h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 184.7 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Royal Docks, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Exeter to London Hammersmith Bridge Road 4 times a day. Tickets cost £17–30 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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