There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Stanstead by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
6h 3m£111–214Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukn49
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Thetfordbus Uk950
11h 5m£36–59Train, bus
- Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the bus from London Eye to Coach Stationbus A8
9h 3m£84–185Drive 241.4 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Stansteadcar 241.4 mi
4h 29m£59–86Fly, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain
8h 20m£251–560Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
9h 37m£47–105
Exeter to Stanstead by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Stanstead is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Stanstead is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Stanway Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Sudbury (Suffolk) via London Paddington, Stratford (London) and Marks Tey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Exeter and Stanstead is 244 miles. The road distance is 242.8 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Stanstead without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £110 - £220.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Exeter to Stanstead, including transfers.
Exeter to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Stanstead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Stanstead is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via London Stansted Airport (STN), which costs £45 - £110 and takes 9h 37m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Stanstead, England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Stanway Close via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Stanway Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 9h 37m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Exeter to London City Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- £330–1,100
Flights from Exeter to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £310–460
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Exeter to London City Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £200–450
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Exeter to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £310–460
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- contactcentre@greateranglia.co.uk
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Stratford (London) to Marks Tey
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Stratford (London) to Marks Tey
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–160
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Eye to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–70
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Thetford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Exeter to Stanstead train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Stanstead is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Exeter to Stanstead.
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