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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Rugby is to bus which costs £22 - £55 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Rugby is to drive which takes 3h and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Rugby?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Stand H via Birmingham Coach Station and Pool Meadow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Rugby?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Rugby via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Exeter to Rugby?

The distance between Exeter and Rugby is 196 miles. The road distance is 169.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £45 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Exeter to Rugby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Rugby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Exeter to Rugby train from?

Exeter to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Rugby?

The best way to get from Exeter to Rugby is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £45 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 7h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £200 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Exeter to Rugby bus arrive?

Exeter to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Exeter to Rugby train arrive?

Exeter to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Rugby?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Rugby is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Exeter to Rugby.

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

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Where can I stay near Rugby?

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Exeter to Rugby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New StreetPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to RugbyWigan North Western - Rugby / ...
3h 18m
£47–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station106 / ...
7h 15m
£23–52
Drive 168.3 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Rugby168.3 mi
3h
£42–60
Fly
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EXT - BHX
5h 40m
£88–196

Exeter to Rugby by train

117Weekly Trains

3h 18mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 194.7 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Rugby via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £14–40 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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