What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to The Shard?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to The Shard is to bus which costs £19 - £45 and takes 5h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to The Shard?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to The Shard is to train via London Paddington which takes 2h 33m and costs £65 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and The Shard?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to The Shard. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Tennis Street via Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and The Shard?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to The Shard station. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at London Bridge station via London Paddington and Bond Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Exeter to The Shard?

The distance between Exeter and The Shard is 178 miles. The road distance is 172.9 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to The Shard without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to The Shard without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 2h 33m and costs £65 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to The Shard?

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Exeter to The Shard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to The Shard bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Exeter to The Shard train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to The Shard?

The best way to get from Exeter to The Shard is to train via London Paddington which takes 2h 33m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Westminster station, which costs £16 - £55 and takes 5h 31m, you could also fly, which costs £180 - £470 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Exeter to The Shard bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to The Shard train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to The Shard?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to The Shard is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Exeter to The Shard.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to The Shard?

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Where can I stay near The Shard?

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Exeter to The Shard - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to The Shard by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London PaddingtonTotnes - London Paddington / ...
2h 33m
£66–137
Bus via Westminster station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London VictoriaUk049 / ...
5h 31m
£17–54
Drive 171.9 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to The Shard171.9 mi
3h 19m
£43–62
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)EXT - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
4h 25m
£113–290
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London WaterlooExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
3h 25m
£22–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals501 / ...
5h 51m
£19–45
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)EXT - LCY
5h 40m
£186–461
Fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)EXT - LHR
5h 21m
£161–468

Exeter to The Shard by bus and foot

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Distance: 177.4 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and The Shard, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £55–120 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 5h 5m. National Express also services this route 6 times a week.

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