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

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Exeter is to bus which costs £9 - £35 and takes 3h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Exeter is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Gloucester and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Gloucester and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gloucester and arriving at Exeter St Davids. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Gloucester to Exeter?

The distance between Gloucester and Exeter is 115 miles. The road distance is 107.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gloucester to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £40 - £130.

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

The train from Gloucester to Exeter St Davids takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Exeter bus from?

Gloucester to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Exeter train from?

Gloucester to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.

Train or bus from Gloucester to Exeter?

The best way to get from Gloucester to Exeter is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £35 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Gloucester to Exeter bus arrive?

Gloucester to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Gloucester to Exeter train arrive?

Gloucester to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Gloucester to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Exeter is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Gloucester to Exeter.

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

Book your Gloucester to Exeter train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gloucester to Exeter?

Book your Gloucester to Exeter bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1355+ hotels available in Exeter.

Gloucester to Exeter - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Exeter St DavidsLeeds - Plymouth / ...
1h 40m
£40–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Bus StationUk077
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde StreetUkn49 / ...
3h 3m
£10–35
Drive 106.8 mi
1. Drive from Gloucester to Exeter106.8 mi
1h 49m
£27–39
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple MeadsWorcester Foregate Street - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St DavidsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2h 12m
£16–63

Gloucester to Exeter by train

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Distance: 114.1 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Gloucester to Exeter St Davids once daily. Tickets cost £40–130 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Bampfylde Street via Bus Station in around 3h 3m.

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