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

The cheapest way to get from Farnborough to Exeter is to bus which costs £17 - £70 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Farnborough to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Farnborough and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Farnborough to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Farnborough North and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Farnborough to Exeter?

The distance between Farnborough and Exeter is 153 miles. The road distance is 139.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Farnborough to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £50 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Farnborough to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Farnborough to Exeter train from?

Farnborough to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Farnborough North station.

Train or bus from Farnborough to Exeter?

The best way to get from Farnborough to Exeter is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £50 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £70 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Farnborough to Exeter train arrive?

Farnborough to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Farnborough to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Farnborough to Exeter is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Farnborough to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from Farnborough to Exeter?

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 653+ hotels available in Exeter.

Farnborough to Exeter - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Farnborough to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Farnborough North to ReadingGatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St DavidsLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
2h 57m
£51–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street501 / ...
5h 20m
£18–68
Drive 138.9 mi
1. Drive from Farnborough to Exeter138.9 mi
2h 28m
£35–50
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Farnborough North to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)LGW - EXT
5h 28m
£114–282
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter CentralLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 53m
£35–85

Farnborough to Exeter by train

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Distance: 152.5 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Farnborough North to Exeter St Davids via Reading in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street every 3 hours. Tickets cost £26–55 and the journey takes 3h 40m. FlixBus also services this route every 3 hours.

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