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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Stansted is to bus and train which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Stansted is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Stansted?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Flagstone Paving via Railway Station Azalea Drive and The Portobello Inn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Stansted?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Borough Green & Wrotham via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Exeter to Stansted?

The distance between Exeter and Stansted is 209 miles. The road distance is 198.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Exeter to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Stansted bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Exeter to Stansted train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Stansted?

The best way to get from Exeter to Stansted is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £250 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Exeter to Stansted bus arrive?

Exeter to Stansted bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Exeter to Stansted train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Stansted is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Exeter to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 16865+ hotels available in Stansted.

Exeter to Stansted - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Stansted 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 / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
3h 54m
£106–204
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Victoriabus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
7h 47m
£33–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
7h 39m
£40–96
Drive 197.2 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Stanstedcar 197.2 mi
3h 24m
£49–70
Fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
7h 30m
£100–242
Train via Barrack Row
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
6h 13m
£82–189
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
7h 18m
£284–488
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain
7h 39m
£199–462
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EXT - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
8h 18m
£209–669

Exeter to Stansted by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 208 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Stansted via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, London Charing Cross, and Borough Green & Wrotham in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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