There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Southam by train, bus, or car
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Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Leamington Spatrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 53m£100–172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk087
6h 52m£27–50Bus via Bristol
- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
6h 50m£34–95Drive 158.5 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Southamcar 158.5 mi
2h 52m£39–56Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leamington Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 12m£107–148
Exeter to Southam by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Southam is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Southam is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Southam. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Park Lane via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Transport Museum and Upper Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Southam. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Leamington Spa via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Exeter and Southam is 216 miles. The road distance is 159.5 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Southam without a car is to train via Reading which takes 3h 53m and costs £100 - £180.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Exeter to Southam, including transfers.
Exeter to Southam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter to Southam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Southam is to train via Reading which takes 3h 53m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £30 - £100 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Southam, Warwickshire, England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Park Lane via Reading, Leamington Spa, and Parish Church in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Park Lane via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Pool Meadow Bus Station, Transport Museum, and Upper Parade in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Leamington Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Leamington Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Southam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Exeter to Southam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Southam is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Exeter to Southam.
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