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How to get fromExeter to Stanstedby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Stansted by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London PaddingtontrainTotnes - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & WrothamtrainLondon Victoria - Ashford International / ...
    4h 59m
    £71–144
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus501 / ...
    7h 59m
    £24–64
  3. Drive 197.2 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Stanstedcar197.2 mi
    3h 22m
    £49–71
  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)planeEXT - LCY
    7h 54m
    £200–483
  5. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Clapham JunctiontrainExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & WrothamtrainLondon Victoria - Ashford International / ...
    5h 45m
    £28–97
  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus
    2. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to London Victoriabus
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
    8h 11m
    £31–65

Exeter to Stansted by train, subway, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Labour-in-Vain Road via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, London Victoria, Borough Green & Wrotham, and High Street in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £19–45 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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