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 £7 - £35 and takes 4h 12m.

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 - £90.

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 4h 12m.

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 twice daily, and operate every day. 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 - £90.

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 twice daily.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Exeter bus from?

Gloucester to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, 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 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £35 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Gloucester to Exeter bus arrive?

Gloucester to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, 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 51m to drive from Gloucester to Exeter.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Exeter St Davidstrain Birmingham New Street - Plymouth / ...
1h 40m
£40–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Bus Stationbus 100
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 101 / ...
4h 12m
£7–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Parkwaytrain Worcester Foregate Street - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Honiton Road P&Rbus Falc
3h 57m
£12–33
Drive 106.8 mi
1. Drive from Gloucester to Exetercar 106.8 mi
1h 51m
£27–38
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Worcester Foregate Street - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2h 11m
£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 6 times a week. Tickets cost £40–90 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 4h 12m.

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