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 £30 - £80 and takes 5h 37m.

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 30m 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 38m.

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 38m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m 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, bus or fly from Farnborough to Exeter?

The best way to get from Farnborough to Exeter is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 37m, you could also fly, which costs £160 - £400 and takes 5h 47m.

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 30m 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 1493+ hotels available in Exeter.

Farnborough to Exeter - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Farnborough to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Farnborough North to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2h 38m
£67–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
5h 37m
£31–76
Drive 138.9 mi
1. Drive from Farnborough to Exetercar 138.9 mi
2h 30m
£34–49
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
5h 47m
£166–392
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 45m
£56–133
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Farnborough North to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
6h 29m
£108–274
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT)plane SOU - EXT
5h 53m
£159–302

Farnborough to Exeter by train

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2h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 152.5 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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 38m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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