There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to University of Cambridge by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London PaddingtonTotnes - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to CambridgeLondon Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
3h 54m£74–153Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Station501 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to ParksideUk990
6h 35m£23–97Drive 221.7 mi
- Drive from Exeter to University of Cambridge221.7 mi
3h 52m£56–80Fly, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)EXT - LHR
- Take the train from Farringdon to Cambridge
7h 25m£161–454Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London PaddingtonTotnes - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Farringdon to CambridgeBrighton - Cambridge / ...
4h 16m£80–166Train, line 35 bus
- Take the train from Exeter Central to Clapham Junction
- Take the bus from Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon to Liverpool Street Station35
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Cambridge
6h 10m£33–176
Exeter to University of Cambridge by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to University of Cambridge is to bus which costs £22 - £100 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to University of Cambridge is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to University of Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Parkside via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to University of Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Cambridge via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Exeter and University of Cambridge is 233 miles. The road distance is 223 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to University of Cambridge without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 54m and costs £70 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Exeter to University of Cambridge, including transfers.
Exeter to University of Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to University of Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to University of Cambridge is to train via London which takes 3h 54m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £100 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and University of Cambridge, England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to University of Cambridge via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Cambridge in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to University of Cambridge via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Parkside in around 6h 35m.
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- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £130–550
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £130–550
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £130–430
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £130–320
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £130–550
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £130–430
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £130–320
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Farringdon to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter Central to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–65
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from London Liverpool Street to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–55
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon to Liverpool Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–55
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–55
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to University of Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Exeter to University of Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to University of Cambridge is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Exeter to University of Cambridge.
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