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

The cheapest way to get from Frome to Exeter is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Frome to Exeter is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Frome and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Frome to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Memorial Theatre Complex and arriving at Bampfylde Street via The Hollies and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Frome and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Frome to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Frome and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Frome to Exeter?

The distance between Frome and Exeter is 72 miles. The road distance is 71.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Frome to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Frome to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frome to Exeter bus from?

Frome to Exeter bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from The Hollies station.

Where do I catch the Frome to Exeter train from?

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

Train or bus from Frome to Exeter?

The best way to get from Frome to Exeter is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 172 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Frome to Exeter bus arrive?

Frome to Exeter bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Frome to Exeter train arrive?

Frome to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Frome to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Frome to Exeter is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Frome to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Frome to Exeter - 4 ways to travel via train, line 172 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Frome to Exeter by train, bus, or car

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 Frome to Castle CaryGloucester - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St DavidsLondon Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2h 5m
£31–58
Drive 71.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Frome to Exeter71.5 mi
1h 27m
£18–26
Line 172 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from The Hollies to Bus Station172 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde StreetUkn49 / ...
3h 49m
Line 57 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Gillingham Station57
2. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Exeter CentralLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 58m

Frome to Exeter by train

70Weekly Trains

2h 5mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 72 mi
Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Frome, Somerset, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Frome to Exeter St Davids via Castle Cary in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Memorial Theatre Complex to Bampfylde Street via The Hollies and Bus Station in around 3h 49m.

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