What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to South Hams?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to South Hams is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to South Hams?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to South Hams is to train which takes 32 min and costs £17 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and South Hams?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lower Summerlands and arriving at Coronation Road opp Town Mill. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and South Hams?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Totnes. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Exeter to South Hams?

The distance between Exeter and South Hams is 29 miles. The road distance is 25.7 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to South Hams without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to South Hams without a car is to train which takes 32 min and costs £17 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to South Hams?

The train from Exeter St Davids to Totnes takes 32 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Exeter to South Hams bus from?

Exeter to South Hams bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Lower Summerlands station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to South Hams train from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to South Hams?

The best way to get from Exeter to South Hams is to train which takes 32 min and costs £17 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £21 and takes 1h 16m.

Where does the Exeter to South Hams bus arrive?

Exeter to South Hams bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Coronation Road opp Town Mill station.

Where does the Exeter to South Hams train arrive?

Exeter to South Hams train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Totnes station.

Can I drive from Exeter to South Hams?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to South Hams is 26 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Exeter to South Hams.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to South Hams?

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Where can I stay near South Hams?

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Exeter to South Hams - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to South Hams by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
32 min
£17–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lower Summerlands to Coronation Road opp Town Millbus 7
1h 16m
£3–21
Drive 25.5 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to South Hamscar 25.5 mi
36 min
£7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Exeter to South Hamstaxi 25.5 mi
36 min
£140–180

Exeter to South Hams by train

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32 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 28.6 mi
Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Exeter, England and South Hams, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Totnes hourly. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 32 min. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Stagecoach South West operates a bus from Lower Summerlands to Coronation Road opp Town Mill every 3 hours. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 1h 16m. National Express also services this route twice a week.

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