There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Worcester by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cheltenham SpaPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
2h 51m£30–101Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Transport Hub
- Take the train from Gloucester to Worcester Shrub Hill
5h 11m£19–53Drive 132.7 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Worcester132.7 mi
2h 12m£33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia GardensCp5
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Worcester Bus StationCp9
6h 35m£40–72
Exeter to Worcester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Worcester is to bus and train which costs £19 - £55 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Worcester is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Worcester station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Worcester Bus Station via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Worcester Shrub Hill via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Exeter and Worcester is 142 miles. The road distance is 133.5 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Worcester without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £29 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Exeter to Worcester, including transfers.
Exeter to Worcester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Worcester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Worcester is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £29 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Worcester, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £24–90 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Worcester Bus Station via Sophia Gardens in around 6h 35m.
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Train from Exeter St Davids to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Gloucester to Worcester Shrub Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Worcester Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Worcester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Exeter to Worcester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Worcester is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Exeter to Worcester.
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